FAQs   

Internal Medicine Frequently Asked Questions

Residency program applications will be accepted and reviewed only via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). The ERAS website can be accessed at www.aamc.org/eras.
A candidate must be within five years of graduation from medical school at the time of matriculation into the residency program. A passing score on USMLE/COMLEX Step 1 is required for the application and a passing score on both parts (CK and CS) on USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 is required prior to the end of the interview season.
Yes.
Yes, international medical graduates must be ECFMG certified.
Yes, the program will sponsor J-1 visa.
Yes, our Internal Medicine residency program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Applications will continue to be accepted until December 1st, however candidates are encouraged to complete their applications in September. 
While we do not have a specific score requirement we do expect an applicant to have passed each licensing examination on the first attempt. Examination scores are considered together with many other aspects of an individual’s application.
A minimum of three letters of recommendation from supervising faculty who know you well and can comment in depth on your clinical work, achievement, leadership, personal qualities, and project contributions is recommended. Four letters can be accepted.
U.S. clinical experience is not required. All clinical experiences are evaluated for their quality.
A Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), formerly known as the Dean’s Letter, is required and should be provided by your medical school.
Due to the large volume of applications and our desire to holistically evaluate candidates who want to join our program, we do preferentially review those applicants who signal our program first.
Interviews are held from the end of October through January. All applicants invited for an interview will also receive an invitation to attend one of our open houses. These open houses are resident-lead and provide applicants an opportunity to learn more about the program in an informal setting.
Candidates who are selected for an interview will be notified by e-mail by the Internal Medicine Residency Coordinator.
The Department of Medicine does not currently sponsor observerships.
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