How to Apply

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program and we do not accept paper applications. Please do not send anything via postal mail, email or fax.

FREIDA Identifier: 120-38-31-249
NRMP Program Number: 1580120C0
ACGME Program Number: 1203831249

**When searching for this program in ERAS, it will be listed as Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health Partners Program

Basic requirements for consideration of applications:

  • United States Citizen, permanent resident, or able to obtain Visa*.
  • International medical school graduates must have a valid ECFMG certification or a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S. on the first date of employment.
  • Completed ERAS application must include:
      • An Official Dean’s Letter or equivalent from medical school
      • Two or more letters of recommendation and one SLOE (Standard Letter of Evaluation).
      • Personal statement
      • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
      • Medical School Transcript
      • USMLE or COMLEX test scores.

    Selection Preferences:

        • Must have US health care experience
        • Graduate (or on track to graduate) with MD or DO degree within the past two years preferably.
        • Board scores – COMLEX and/or USMLE Step 1 required, Step 2 required for interview. Prior to starting residency, you must have passed Step 1and Step 2 of either USMLE or COMLEX. We prefer all listed steps be passed on the first attempt.
        • H1-B Visa applicants will need to have passed Step 3 by the first date of employment.

    * H-1B Visas are preferred.  If premium processing is required for an H-1B Visa, this will be at the expense of the applicant.  J1 Visas are offered on a very limited case-by-case basis.

    For the 2025-2026 Academic Year, the deadline to apply to the program is December 1.

    All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

     

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