Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The PCSM Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic trains physicians in comprehensive care for athletes and individuals with performance-limiting injuries. Fellows cover high school, college, and pro teams, gain experience with top experts, and engage in research and education. Many alumni become leaders in sports medicine, including AMSSM presidents. The program emphasizes continuous improvement through regular feedback to enhance training for current and future fellows.
Total Program Size
3
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
3187127F0
3187127F1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
15
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
85
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1273821047
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Richard
Last Name
Figler
Degrees
MD
Address
Cleveland Clinic
Sports Health Ctr
5555 Transportation Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44125
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.614811 41.411099)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Leah
Last Name
Hujarski
Address
Cleveland Clinic
A41
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.620008 41.503103)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
33.30
% IMG
33.30
% DO
33.30
% Female
33.30
% Male
66.70
Total Physician
13
Total Non Physician
15
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
45.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $77,137 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $74,649 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $77,137 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 6 | |||
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| Year 10 |
Total Positions
3
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/graduate-medical-education/graduate-physicians-manual-2025.pdf
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On