1. How do I apply to the program?

As are most Internal Medicine residency programs, we will be participating in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We will not be accepting any paper applications. Please refer to the instructions you received through your medical school regarding ERAS.

2. What materials do you require?

We consider your application to be complete when we receive:

-Medical school transcript

-Dean's letter

-Two letters of recommendations (not including Dean's letter)

-USMLE scores*

-Photo (optional)

    *Please remember to request that the National Board of Medical

      Examiners (NBME) release your scores to our program.

We may, however, begin processing your application before we have received all of you materials.

3. Is there anything else that may be of interest to you?

Yes. If you have participated in rotation at Michael Reese or are acquainted with anyone in the program, please let us know.

4. What is the deadline by which materials must be submitted?

We do not have an official deadline, but please send your materials as soon as possible.

5. When do you hold interviews? Generally, interviews are held between mid-November and late January.

6. Do you consider International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?

Yes. IMGs must submit the following material in addition to that listed above:

-Current visa

-Type of visa anticipated for training

-License

-MBBS marks or other certifiying exams

-Documentation of four weeks or 160 hours of Psychiatry training

   *Please note: We cannot accept applicants who do not have

     documentation of Psychiatry training and/or who require an

     H-I visa for training.*

7. Do you have a minimum acceptable score for the USMLE?

No. We consider all applications on an individual basis.

For more information, call the Internal Medicine Residency Program at 312-791-2670.