How to Apply

We will be accepting applications and supporting documents only via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We ask that all of these materials be submitted electronically prior to your interview. The application deadline for our program is December 15th, 2008. To process your application, we require the materials listed below.

1. Common ERAS application form.
2. Medical school transcript.
3. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 scores (and Step 2 scores when available).
4. A letter from the Chair or designee of the Department of Medicine (not required for the Transitional Year Program).
5. A minimum of three letters of recommendation from full-time faculty members, preferably (2) from the Department of Medicine.
6. Dean's letter of recommendation.

We normally require interviews for our program. If circumstances make this impossible, please contact us directly. If you have been selected to interview with our program, you will receive an invitation. Interviews will be conducted weekdays from 7:15 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m. from mid-November through January.

International Medical Graduates

International Medical Graduate (IMG) applicants must be ECFMG certified, graduated from medical school within the past 5 years and have a complete ERAS file. Traditionally, applicants who have USMLE (Step 1 and 2) Two-Digit Scores over 95 with prior clinical training in the United States have been most successful. IMG applicants with these exceptional qualifications account for 1-3 interns per year. UPMC Medical Education Program sponsors the J-1 Visa if accepted.

If you have any questions about our application process, please contact the Residency Recruitment Office at residency@dom.pitt.edu.