Resident Program Benefits

• Residents have the luxury of having only 2-4 calls during their elective times during their PGY2 and PGY3 years.
• No call will exceed 16 hours for interns.
• Juniors and seniors have at least one weekend with Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday off.
• Residents receive four weeks of paid vacation per year, and they do not work during public holidays unless they are on call.
• The program provides nine electives during residency.
• Residents have supervised autonomy in patient care with a great deal of hands-on experience.
• There is substantial exposure for performing procedures (IV, lumbar punctures, central lines, intubations, etc.).
• As a public hospital with a mission to serve the community, MetroHealth has a very diverse patient population.
• Residents obtain a considerable amount of experience working with the Comprehensive Care Department which cares for children with special health care needs.
• Moonlighting opportunities are available in the NICU.
• MetroHealth uses an electronic medical records system.
• The department maintains a friendly relationship with neighboring institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Rainbow Babies and Children and Akron Children's Hospital.