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: 120-38-00-704
NRMP Program Number:  1580120C1
ACGME Program Number: 1203800704

**When searching for this program in ERAS, it will be listed as Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center Program under Family Medicine specialty.

Basic requirements for consideration of applications:

  • United States Citizen or permanent resident
  • 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:

      • 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 preferred for interview. Prior to starting residency, you must have passed Step 1 and Step 2 of either USMLE or COMLEX. We prefer all listed steps be passed on the first attempt.

      For the 2024-2025 Academic Year, the deadline to apply to the program is December 1.

      All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

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