Cleveland Clinic Foundation
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency in Cleveland, OH is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Cleveland Clinic integrated six-year cardiothoracic surgery residency accepting three residents a year. The first three years integrate surgery, cardiology and endovascular rotations; the last three focus on adult cardiac, end-stage heart/lung failure, congenital and general thoracic surgery with a trainee-chosen concentration in the final year, plus weekly small-group didactics, wet labs and monthly journal clubs. Every resident presents a research study at the annual Research Day, and over 365 graduates practice in 40 states.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applications go through ERAS and the NRMP match; optional one to three years of academic enrichment are available and residents belong to the Cleveland Clinic House Staff Association.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- James J. Yun, MD, PhD
- Program coordinator
- April Rampersad
- Associate Program Director
- Patrick Vargo, MD
- Program Coordinator
- Bridget Lynch
- Address
- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, 9500 Euclid Ave., Desk J4-1, Cleveland, OH 44195
- rampera@ccf.org
- Phone
- 216.678.1425
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency at a glance
Cleveland Clinic Foundation lists its Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency in Cleveland, Ohio. The directory holds 3 Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency programs in Ohio, 1 of them in Cleveland and 35 across 19 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 3 Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency programs in Ohio use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 34 Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency programs nationwide share that status.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation has 63 other programs listed in Cleveland: Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), and Child Neurology, and 57 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Child Neurology residency
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
Other Ohio cities with a listed Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency: Cincinnati, Columbus.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency training
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency training typically lasts 6 years.
An integrated pathway: applicants enter cardiothoracic surgery directly from medical school.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency?
The directory places it in Cleveland, Ohio.
How many Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency programs are there in Ohio?
This directory lists 3 in Ohio and 35 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 6 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency offer?
The directory records 3 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.