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Residency Applicants - Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I apply to your residency program?
We participate in the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program, http://www.nrmp.org) and process all applications via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service, http://www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm).

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Do you offer pre-Match positions?
No, we do not.

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How many residents are in your program?
We have 24 residents; 6 at each PGY level.

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Do you have a preliminary position?
No, we do not.

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Do you have minimum USMLE score requirements?
The majority of applicants we interview have scored 200 or better on Step 1 on the first attempt.

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Do I have to take Step 2 before my interview?
No, that is not a requirement, however it is helpful for us to have your Step 2 score prior to the rank list deadline.

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How many Letters of Recommendation do I need?
We require three Letters of Recommendation (LOR). In addition to the LOR, we require a Dean's Letter from your medical school.

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What is your application deadline?
November 15, 2007

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Has your program determined interview dates yet?
We schedule our interviews on Friday mornings during November and December. Exact dates are still being finalized.

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Do you offer fellowships after residency?
Our department has an MFM fellowship program with three Fellows. We also have one Uro-Gyn Fellow who rotates at our hospital for one year, as part of a joint fellowship program between Johns Hopkins, GBMC and the University of Maryland. We have a very good success rate in getting residents into fellowship programs. Our faculty have contacts with many programs/physicians and can help you pursue any fellowship specialty.

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What are my chances to be accepted in your program?
We cannot answer this question based solely on USMLE scores and clinical experience. We are looking for residents who will be 'a good fit' in our program. This is determined when you interview with our faculty and meet our residents, as well as by your residency application materials.

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Is your program 'DO friendly?'
Yes, we are DO friendly. We have several DO residents.

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If I have taken COMLEX Level 1, do I also need to take USMLE Step 1?
No, we accept COMLEX scores from osteopathic medicine students.

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Is your program 'FMG/IMG friendly?'
Yes, we are FMG/IMG friendly. We assess each individual based on their own merits with no specific policy that excludes foreign medical graduates.

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What type of visas do you sponsor?
Our hospital sponsors J-1 visas only.

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Do I need US clinical experience?
No, that is not a requirement.

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Do IMGs need special certification?
Yes, IMGs need ECFMG certification.

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Do you have a requirement for year of graduation from medical school?
Yes, applicants need to have graduated medical school within the last 10 years. Additionally, medical school transcripts must include letter grades. Transcripts with hours/credits only will not be accepted.

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This page was last updated on: August 2, 2007.