Providence St. Vincent Medical Center: How to Apply
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center participates in the National Resident Matching Program. We welcome qualified graduates from M.D. and D.O. programs. Applications should be made through ERAS and are accepted through December. Early application is encouraged as interview spots are limited. International Medical Graduates (IMG) should review the requirements below for non-LCME accredited schools.
Our Application Process
Application Requirements for 2010-2011
Application for internship will be accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) from Sept. 1 through Dec. 1, 2009. (We cannot accept paper applications.)
Required application materials are the same as those required by ERAS: a transcript, dean's letter, two letters of recommendation, letter from the department or chair, USMLE or COMLEX transcript, personal statement, etc.
Applications for PGY-2 and PGY-3 positions will be accepted through our office if openings arise.
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are required to be ECFMG-certified at the time they submit an application.
You must have completed medical school within the last five years. (To apply for 2010-2011, you must have finished medical school no earlier than 2004.)
Under certain circumstances, we may require an observership in a U.S. teaching hospital, at the discretion of the program director.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your application deadline? We will begin accepting applications on Sept. 1, 2009. All application materials should be submitted by Dec. 1, 2009.
When are your interviews? We will begin interviewing in mid-November and continue through mid-January 2010.
How many positions are available? We have eight positions for the three-year (categorical) program. We also have three positions for the one-year (preliminary) program.
Are USMLE scores mandatory? All U.S. medical school applicants must pass Step 1 and, before graduation, they must be scheduled to take Step 2.
Non-U.S. medical school applicants must pass Steps 1 and 2 in order to be ECFMG certified.
Do you have a minimum USMLE score?
USMLE or COMLEX scores are considered in the context of the complete application package. We have no minimum score requirement; however, we typically match applicants with a score of 200 or higher.
Do you accept COMLEX scores in place of USMLE scores? Yes.
Is U.S. clinical experience required for international graduates?
U.S. clinical experience is not required, but it is highly encouraged. International graduates who don't have this experience should provide a letter of recommendation attesting to excellent clinical communication skills.
For more information about the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, please contact program administrator Heidi Gonzalez by e-mail, heidi.gonzalez@providence.org, or by phone, 503-216-2401.
