Application Process

Our residency program will only accept applications for the Match through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) until November 1, 2024, although applications are reviewed and virtual interviews are offered on a rolling basis.
A complete application through ERAS should consist of the following:

• Personal statement;
• USMLE or COMLEX Step 1 and 2 scores: Step 2 score must be received by November 1st to be considered for an interview and ranked for the upcoming academic year;
• The minimum passing score and 1 failure on step 1 of USMLE and COMLEX to be invited for an interview;
• CV/resume;
• Medical school transcript(s);
• Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)/Dean’s letter;
• Three letters of recommendation; one should include a U.S. based Family Medicine Physician;
• ECFMG certificate, if available. If not, and it is required, you will need to have the certificate prior to our orientation start date, which is in the middle of June of your PGY 1 year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate from or anticipated graduation from a U.S. or Canadian LCME - accredited allopathic or AOA – accredited osteopathic medical school
  OR
• Graduate from or anticipated graduation from a medical school outside the United States or Canada meeting one of the following criteria:
  • Have a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate;
  • Have a full and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in a United States licensing jurisdiction in which they are training.
• Candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to, experience with, and understanding of family medicine.
• Candidates must have graduated from medical school, no greater than two years post-graduation from medical school. For the 2025 academic year, the cutoff date for medical school graduation will be June 30, 2023.

Interview Selection Process

• We review applications through ERAS in a holistic manner. The interview process for the upcoming resident recruitment season will continue to be all virtual, for a half-day, using the Thalamus platform, beginning in October and will conclude in December.
• We will also have an optional, in-person “second look” experience for any interested applicants who interview with us during the season. This is not required, will be at the applicant's expense, and will be informal, including meet-and-greets with some faculty and residents and a tour of our facilities.
• We will notify applicants by November 2, 2024, if they are invited for an interview and will not contact them if they are not accepted.
• We select those to interview who meet our program criteria, using the materials as mentioned above, to include but not limited to a demonstration of:
  • A commitment to Family Medicine principles;
  • Commitment to our mission of providing care to vulnerable populations;
  • Intellectual curiosity;
  • Interest in developing team building/relationship skills.