Our Med-Peds residency program offers two PGY1
residency positions per year. Interviews are by invitation only &
occur virtually. Interviews are conducted between October & January. Our
program follows the invitation & interview guidelines established by the
MPPDA Executive Committee in collaboration with the National Med-Peds Resident
Association (NMPRA).
Applications will only be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Please contact your medical school for assistance with filing this electronic application. International graduates are advised to contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for assistance.
The Med-Peds Residency Program uses the following minimum criteria when considering applications:
Minimum two letters of recommendation. At least one of these should be from a U.S. or Canadian physician who has personal knowledge of your clinical abilities.
MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation), formerly known as the Dean's Letter.
To be ranked, all applicants must have passed
Step 1 and 2 CK of the USMLE, or Level 1 and 2-CE of COMLEX-USA.
- We do not employ a specific cut-off score for either the USMLE or COMLEX-USA examinations; however, we strongly recommend applicants pass these examinations on first attempt.
- Because we receive over 200 applications for the two positions offered, a more competitive applicant will have USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of 230 or higher, or COMLEX-USA Level 1 and Level 2 scores of 550 and above.
International graduates should also submit their ECFMG status report, visa status and documentation of additional education and/or clinical experience in the United States, if applicable, with their ERAS application.
We look for applicants with good academic performance and evidence of experience and a strong commitment to practicing combined internal medicine and pediatrics.
- This can be demonstrated by completing rotations in Med-Peds or both internal medicine & pediatrics, whether hospital-based, primary care or specialty care.
- For international graduates, we prefer to see US experiences with Med-Peds physician or a combination of internal medicine & pediatric experiences.
We strive to adhere to the highest professional standards as encouraged by the National Resident Matching Program and the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine concerning communication with our applicants during and following your visit with us. All program representatives - faculty, staff and trainees - who take part in recruitment are trained to know which questions are appropriate to minimize undue stress and the possibility of coercion of applicants. We believe that every applicant is entitled to a professional, courteous experience. You are highly encouraged to approach or email any member of the leadership team with questions or concerns. We look forward to showing you all of the benefits of training here.
