HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must have an M.D. or D.O. degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy before starting our program. First-year positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (exceptions permitted under NRMP rules).
Applications for first-year positions are accepted via ERAS along with the following:
Dean’s letter
Medical school transcript
USMLE scores
Letters of recommendation to include:
Letter from chairman of the Department of Medicine or attending faculty from medicine clerkship
Two additional letters of recommendation from medical school faculty who have had an opportunity to work closely with you
DEADLINE Completed applications must be received by December 31st.
CONTACT For more information, please contact: Residency Coordinator
Providence Portland Medical Center
5050 NE Hoyt Street, Suite 540
Portland, OR 97213-2967
E-mail: imresprog@providence.org
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES Applicants from medical schools outside the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have successfully completed USMLE Steps 1&2 with a score of 200 and above and the Clinical Skills Assessment test by the 31st of January. Matched applicants requiring ECFMG certification need to be certified by the 30th of April prior to beginning our program. The sponsorship of a J-1 visa as an exchange visitor is offered by our program.
Additional criteria include:
Graduation within 5 years of medical school
3 months of U.S. clinical experience (observerships and research do not qualify)
Provide letters of recommendation from U.S. physicians familiar with your clinical skills
INTERVIEWS Invitations for interviews will be extended following review of each individual application. Interviews are conducted from December through January on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Appointments are arranged by calling (800) 642-2131. We feel that personal contact is an important part of the application process. Face-to-face discussion during the interview allows a quality of communication that is not possible by letter or telephone. If you are planning on traveling to the Pacific Northwest, it is desirable that you notify us of your itinerary and provide a few alternative dates for the interview.
INTERVIEW DAY During your visit you will receive an overview of the people and activities at Providence Portland Medical Center and have an opportunity to speak with both residents and faculty. On interview day, you will be greeted by the chief resident, attend morning report, tour the facilities with a resident, meet with the program director and interview with two faculty members. Lunch will be provided and hosted by residents. To provide another opportunity to interact with residents, weekly informal dinners are scheduled.
Resident Contract 2007-2008
(This is the most current, approved version of the contract subject to periodic revision to reflect changes in compensation, hospital policies and procedures, accreditation requirements or regulatory requirements.)
“We hope the information in this website has been helpful to you. Deciding where to do residency is a critical choice. We look forward to having the opportunity to learn more about you and share more about our program as the recruiting process continues.” Mark Rosenberg, M.D.
Program Director
