Applicant Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The Resident Selection Committee looks for:

  • USMLE Minimum Score Requirements: A passing score for both Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge. The committee does not consider applications with more than three attempts on an exam. Step 1 is required to be eligible for interview.
  • COMLEX Minimum Score Requirements: A passing score for both COMLEX LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 CE. The committee does not consider applications with more than three attempts on an exam. COMLEX 1 is required to be eligible for interview.
  • International Medical Graduates must pass USMLE Step 1, and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge.
  • Graduation from medical school within the past five years is preferred, but not required.
  • U.S. clinical experience is preferred.
  • Three Letters of Recommendation are required. The letters of recommendation do not have to be SLORs.           (Standardized letters of recommendation).
  • CV must be current.
  • We accept international medical graduates on J-1 Visas only.
  • Proficiency in the English language (both spoken and written) is required.
  • Applicants should apply through ERAS by November 1.

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