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Neonatal-perinatal Medicine Residency Program

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Continued AccreditationACGME #3293821089UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University is an ACGME-accredited university-based Neonatal-perinatal medicine residency program in Cleveland, OH. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 6 residents in training. It reports 57.1% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $79,260. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
3
6 residents · 9 approved
PGY-1 salary
$79.3k
IMG percentage
57.1%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1985 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2020

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. chair, faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Women's health

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
57%
x
US MD
43%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
86%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
28
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
3.7
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
1
Support team size

Smoke-free workplace.

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

Founded in 1837, MetroHealth is leading the way to a healthier you and a healthier community through service, teaching, discovery, and teamwork. Cuyahoga County’s public, safety-net hospital system, MetroHealth meets people where they are, providing care through five hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers. Each day, our nearly 9,000 employees focus on providing our community with equitable healthcare — through patient-focused research, access to care, and support services — that seeks to eradicate health disparities rooted in systematic barriers.

Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
694
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 5 same · 1 worse
Mortality1 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 10 same · 1 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 12 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeC
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$310K
Research
$0
Payments
73

Top payer: Gilead Sciences, Inc. ($92K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
22,113
ED visits
138,867
Inpatient surgeries
5,368
Outpatient surgeries
15,339
Births
2,779
Daily census
392
Full-time staff
6,121

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University · Cleveland, OH

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University

Primary
Cleveland, OH694 beds

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland, OH1,294 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$5,266/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~16.8% of pay
Take-home$5,266/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,108/mo
State tax$231/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $79,260 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.5% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Cuyahoga County, Ohio (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$62,823
−$16k vs US median
Avg Commute
24 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Prabhu Parimi, MD

MH Neonatology Division Director, Program Director, Professor

Program Director

Cassandra White

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University located?
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University is located in Cleveland, OH.
What type of program is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University?
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University is a university-based residency program.
Is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University ACGME-accredited?
Yes — The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University?
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University has approximately 6 residents in training.
How much is rent near The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University?
Median rent near Cleveland, OH is ~$1,108/month for a 1BR and ~$985/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 57.1% of The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University require?
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University?
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University reports a PGY-1 salary of $79,260. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Neonatal-perinatal medicine residency program positions as they appear.