How do I apply?
We accept applications only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Can I submit an application directly to the program?
No. We accept applications only through ERAS.
How many residents are in your program?
We accept 1 resident per year.
Are there special requirements for graduates of foreign schools?
International Medical Graduates must be ECFMG certified to be considered for a position.
Do you sponsor visas for residency?
International or Foreign Medical Graduates must either possess U.S. citizenship, have permanent residency, or must be eligible and seek ECFMG sponsorship as a J1 Exchange Visitor. A valid ECFMG certificate is required to be considered for interview. We do not sponsor H1B visas.
Is U.S. clinical experience a requirement for International Medical Graduates?
Clinical US experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
Does the program enforce a cutoff score for USMLE Step 1 and 2 exam results when reviewing applications?
The program does not make its decision solely based on scores and takes into consideration many factors. There is no cut-off for USMLE scores.
Is USMLE Step 3 a requirement to apply to your residency program?
No.
Do you require any research experience?
Research experience and a masters degree (preferably an MPH degree) are preferred but not mandatory.
Do you sponsor the 15 graduate courses required for board eligibility in Preventive Medicine and Public Health?
We do not have funding to pay for these required courses. Please know that some courses taken in medical school (e.g., biostatistics) or for a masters degree may count towards these credits. If you wish, we can help review your transcript with our School of Public Health liaison.
What is your application deadline?
December 31.
How will I be notified that my application has been reviewed?
We give all applications careful scrutiny, which takes time. You will then be notified via ERAS of invitation to interview or if additional time is needed to review your application. We do not send out rejection letters.
How will I be notified that I have been selected for an interview?
You will be notified via ERAS, with specific instructions on scheduling your interview. Interviews are held in December.
Do you participate in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP)?
Yes. The 4-year Combined Internal Medicine-Preventive Medicine residency has a separate NRMP code from the categorical IM and PM programs.
The NRMP code for the 4-year combined IM/PM residency is 1398751C0 . Use this code to rank the IM/PM residency in NRMP.
