The University of Chicago participates in the National Residency Matching Program. In 2007, the Department of Medicine received 3,390 applications and selected approximately 381 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 2009 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.

For information on residency training expectations in general, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has published a list of its requirments:

http://www.acgme.org/acWebsite/downloads/RRC_progReq/140pr703_u704.pdf

Residents interested in the Physician Scientist Development Program (ABIM Research Pathway) should identify themselves as candidates to the Physician Scientist Development Program during the application process. As with categorical candidates, we require letters of recommendation from the Dean, Chairman of Medicine, and two faculty members, as well as a transcript and USMLE Scores, Parts I and II. There are additional application materials which focus on research experience and area of interest. Please see our web page on the Physician Scientist Development Program for further information. Candidates will match through an NRMP match dedicated specifically to the Physician Scientist Training Program.

The deadline for completed applications is Friday December 5th, 2008. 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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