Do we have a "minimum score" for eligibility? We have no minimum score expectations for any of our applicants other than that you have passed Part I and Part II of the USMLE prior to matching with our program. We consider the number of attempts at passing the USMLE and the overall quality of the application.
Are we a competitive program? Yes, very competitive. We receive approximately 300 applications each year for our six positions.
Do we have any special requirements for international medical graduates? Specifically, do we require prior training? We require a clinical rotation of at least four week's duration that involves direct patient care with a family physician in the United States. We also require applicants to have graduated from medical school within three years of beginning training in our program. We require that international medical graduates have active, unrestricted ECFMG certificates.
Do we sponsor visas (J1 student or H1 worker visas)? We do not sponsor visas. You must be eligible to work in the United States by June 1st of the academic year in which you begin training (example: 6/1/03 for academic year 03-04).
Do we accept paper or universal applications? No. We accept only those applications submitted through the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) system. Please contact the ECFMG if you need additional information on applying through the ERAS system.
Do we interview international medical graduates? Yes, we have and will continue to interview qualified international medical graduate applicants to our program. We have several residents in our program who are international medical graduates.
Do I have to participate in the Match? Yes. We will consider and interview only those applicants who are planning on ranking our program through the National Resident Matching Program.
