Selection Process and Requirements

PGY I applicants are generally selected through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).  All fourth year medical students applying for a PGY I position must be enrolled in the NRMP match.

Applicants must have graduated from either a medical College recognized by the (LCME) Liaison Committee on Medical Education or Osteopathic Association (AOA) or a Foreign Medical School recognized by the World Health Organization.

A graduate of a foreign medical school must meet all of the requirements of the Education Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), and must be either a US citizen, US permanent resident or holder of a J-1 exchange visa issued by the ECFMG.  All IMG's must hold a current valid ECMFG certificate.