We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). While there is no minimum USMLE score requirement, we review a large pool of applications and our selection process is very competitive. We require Step 1 scores before considering the application. Step 2 may be completed after the deadline, but successful completion of Step 1 & 2 is required prior to matriculation.
To all 2024-2025 applicants:
This year we will utilize the Residency Central Application (https://centralapp.accessgme.com) in addition to ERAS for our review process. The CentralApp was started as a free alternative to ERAS in plastic surgery 4 years ago and it is now used specialty wide. By utilizing this platform, we hope that in future years we can remove the financial barriers created by progressive application fee structures. As you will see from the questions, CentralApp also promotes holistic application review by focusing on quality application content rather than quantity.
Upon accessing the platform (https://centralapp.accessgme.com), you will be instructed to create a secure account and will be able to request letters of recommendation, transcripts, and MSPE (Dean’s Letters) directly through the portal. The Match will remain with National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Please direct any questions about the Central application to HELP@accessgme.com
*We ask that all applicants apply in CentralApp this year, in addition to ERAS, to allow us to compare the systems and evaluate for future decisions about which system to use for applications.
International Medical Graduates must obtain ECFMG certification before the issuance of a training license. To be eligible for training, residents must be a US citizen, permanent US resident with valid work authorization, or hold a J-1 or H-1 visa.
A completed application must include:
- A Dean's letter of evaluation
- Three letters of recommendation
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE and/or COMLEX scores
- ECFMG certificate
Resident applicants are evaluated on academic performance in medical school, letters of recommendation, and USMLE and/or COMLEX results. This interview season we will continue to utilize Altus Assessments/Casper in our interview process. This is not mandatory for applicants applying to our program. These assessments have been used to grade applicants in the past interview cycles. A formal interview is required and the final determination is based on the candidate's commitment to the specialty, level of professionalism, and overall qualifications.
Our application and supporting documentation deadline is November 30th. We suggest that you submit all the required documents well before this date.
This year we are offering a total of 17 residency positions, 16 of which are in the Categorical track (4-year program), which will begin with the PGY-1 transitional internship year. The other 1 position will be of the R0 Resident track (3-year program), which starts in PGY-2 with clinical anesthesia (CA-1) residency training.