How To Apply:
The University of Chicago participates in the National Residency Matching Program. In 2010, the Department of Medicine received 3,576 applications and selected approximately 406 candidates for interviews. Selection for interview is based on a number of factors, including academic performance, clinical performance, particularly in medicine rotations, etc.
Applications for 2012 will be accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). You may apply through your respective Dean of Students Office. International Medical Graduates must apply through the ECFMG office in Philadelphia, please call (215) 386-5900 for details. Three months, of supervised US clinical experience is a mandatory requirement. (Please note, observership/externship is not considered clinical experience)
In addition, we will need a letter from your Dean of Students, Department of Medicine chairman of his/her designee, and from 2 additional faculty members who have directly supervised your work. Copies of USMLE steps I and II must be received to complete your application. Since some but not all medical schools require passing USMLE step II as a graduation requirement, we prefer, if possible, to have both USMLE scores to complete your application.
Eligible candidates for the Physician Scientist Development Program must have an MD-PhD or an MD with a strong background in research. They must also meet eligibility requirements for the University of Chicago’s Categorical Internal Medicine Residency Training Program.
Candidates should apply to the Categorical Internal Medicine Residency Training program through ERAS. The candidate will then receive an email from our program asking the candidate to indicate their interest in the Physician Scientist Development Program. Those candidates who are interested will receive a brief supplemental application specific to the PSDP that will help the program customize the candidate’s interview day. A letter of recommendation from the candidate’s PhD mentor or research supervisor is also required. The PSDP Supplemental Application should be sent to address outlined below. Those candidates invited to interview for a position within the PSDP will have an extended interview day, meeting with both clinicians, basic researchers, and physician scientists at the University of Chicago. Candidates will be evaluated on the strengths of both their clinical performance during medical school as well as their research experience and accomplishments. Following their interview day, candidates will be notified of their acceptance into the PSDP should they match into the University of Chicago Internal Medicine Residency Training program.
The deadline for all completed applications is Friday December 2nd, 2011. Interviews generally begin in late November and end in late January. Files are reviewed as they are completed and selected applicants will be contacted to set up interviews.
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How To Contact Us: If you have questions, or to contact the Department of Medicine, email us at imr@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu. Our phone number is 773-702-1447.