Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does your program offer positions outside the
Match?
A: No. Our R-1 positions are available only
through the National Resident Matching Program.
Q: Should one of the three required letters of
recommendation be submitted by the Chairman of Medicine?
A: A Chairman's letter is not required, but is
acceptable. We prefer that your recommendations be
submitted by faculty members of your school who are well
acquainted with you and your medical education
experiences, and who can provide knowledgeable
references for you.
Q: Does your program consider a minimal cut-off score
for USMLE exams?
A: Passing scores for USMLE are required. There are no
minimal passing score requirements; however, USMLE
scores are considered an important part of the complete
application, and higher USMLE scores offer a more
competitive edge to your application as a whole.
Q: Must IMG's be certified by the ECFMG to apply to your
program?
A: An ECFMG certificate is not required at the time of
application, but in order for IMG's to be considered for
an interview, they must have completed USMLE Steps I and
II and the CSA exam when submitting their applications
(or the scores must be available prior to a scheduled
interview). IMG's who are interviewed for this program MUST provide
documentation (an ECFMG letter of certification or an
ECFMG certificate) to our office PRIOR TO February 15,
2008.
Q: Is Prior US clinical training required for IMG's?
A: No. Prior US clinical training/experience is not
specifically required, but, if documented, may be taken
into consideration when your application is reviewed.
Q: Does your program sponsor H-1B Visas?
A: Visas that are accepted for IMG trainees are: . F-1 Student Visa
. ECFMG-sponsored J-1 Clinical Visa
. Our program may consider sponsoring H-1B Visas,
on an individual basis (these are exempt from the cap)
Q: Does your program impose a
limit on the graduate year of applicants?
A: No. Our Program does not limit the year of graduation
of US grads or IMG's.
Q: Does your program require US clinical experience?
A: US clinical experience is not required, but all
activities included in the application are reviewed and
taken into consideration.
Q: Is there a deadline for IMG's taking the USMLE Step 3
exam?
A: The Step 3 exam must be taken within a timeline which
allows the results to be available no later than
February 1, 2008, for H-1B Visa Application.
Q: Does your program accept
Complex scores from DO applicants?
A: Yes. Our program does not require USMLE scores
from DO applicants.
Q: Must I wait until all documents are available before submitting my application to your program through ERAS?
A: Our Intern Selection Committee reviews all applications received prior to December 1. Due to the large number of applications, the review process will extend through December. Applications often arrive from ERAS incomplete, but the Committee waits until applications are complete before reviewing them. DO NOT EXPECT an immediate response after submitting you application. Because your application arrives or is complete, does not mean it will be reviewed at that time. It may not be seen until a later date, or it may be reviewed and held for a second consideration should we have interview dates become available due to cancellations by scheduled applicants.
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