Application Process

Internal Medicine Residency Program

Application Process

Application Criteria

We use a comprehensive approach to our application review and although we have set some guidelines for the characteristics of an ideal application, we appreciate that sometimes life happens, and it can sometimes derail even the best of intentions. We recommend explaining any such instances in your personal statement. It is possible to sponsor J-1 visas.

Our General Guidelines:

• No minimum USMLE score requirements, we look at pass/fail only, but do consider number of attempts.
• The ideal applicant would have:
  • Been active clinically, either in medical school or working as an independent physician within the last 6 years
  • A positive Medical School record (a single resolved issue is acceptable)
  • A minimum of 3 LORs from US clinical experience, with one of them being from an Internal Medicine experience
  • A Personal Statement demonstrating commitment to the Internal Medicine specialty.

Required Application Materials

• Personal Statement demonstrating passion and dedication to specialty of Internal medicine and future goals.
• Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Medical School(s) Transcripts
• US Clinical Experience:
  • Outlining number of hours/weeks dedicated to each experience.
• Demonstration of lifelong learning
• Three letters of recommendation dated within the last year and at least one from an internal medicine faculty member.
• USMLE and/or COMLEX transcripts
• Professional Photograph of yourself