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Application Requirements
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ACGME/ERAS ID 1202131566

NRMP Program Code 1273120C0

We accept applications for residency positions exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

All applicants for residency positions must:

  1. Submit applications via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).  A complete application must include

    1. A personal statement

    2. An official USMLE transcript

    3. An official medical school transcript

    4. At least three letters of recommendation

  2. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

  3. Have achieved a passing score on both Step 1 and Step 2 (both CS and CK) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) by the time of the residency's rank list submission deadline.  Passage of both steps on the first attempt with a two-digit score of at least 80 are suggested.

  4. Have an excellent command of both written and spoken English.

  5. Have completed medical school within the past five years.

  6. Have U.S. clinical experience within the past year.

International medical graduates:

In addition to the above requirements, international  medical graduates must:

  1. Hold a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that will be valid at the time residency is to begin, and

  2. Hold a valid visa for work or residence in the United States.  We are able to sponsor applications for  J-1 visa.  We are unable to sponsor any other visa types including H-1B.

  3. No applicants without U.S. clinical experience will be considered.

Application timeline (2009-2010):

We will accept applications beginning with the opening of ERAS on September 1, 2009.  The deadline for applications is December 28, 2009.  However, it is possible that our interview schedule could become full before that time, and we would be unable to schedule further interviews.

Post-match positions:

When post-match positions are available, all applicants must submit a complete application via ERAS immediately following the match.  We will not accept faxed applications or incomplete applications.