Case Western Reserve University-University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

Program Identity & Fit

This is a university-affiliated academic general surgery program combining Case Western Reserve University with University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, offering explicit dual-track training: a 7-year Research Track with two dedicated PGY-2/PGY-3 research years (4 positions) for those pursuing academic or fellowship-bound careers, and a 5-year Clinical Track (3 positions) for residents aiming directly for clinical practice. Clinical exposure spans a broad subspecialty breadth-general/MIS, complex hernia, bariatrics, endocrine, breast, surgical oncology, HPB, colorectal, pediatric, cardiothoracic, transplant, trauma/critical care-across multiple hospital sites. Research infrastructure is substantial and structured, including the Dudley P. Allen Scholarship, UH RISES outcomes research group, and institution-wide funding exceeding $237M, with even clinical-track residents expected to engage in scholarly, QI, or education-focused projects. The program explicitly states most graduates pursue competitive fellowships, reflecting an identity oriented toward academic surgery while still producing practice-ready clinical surgeons.