We look for candidates with excellent academic performance and a strong interest in pursuing Obstetrics and Gynecology as the next step in their career.
evidence preparedness, academic achievement, ability, communication skills and personal qualities such as motivation, integrity and professionalism.
Our main criterion is that the applicant must have enough familiarity with and an applicable track record in the US, or very similar health-care system, in order to be able to function effectively as a resident on day 1
We are looking for academically proficient, hardworking individuals with a passion for women’s healthcare
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System).
Preferences for interviews will be given to applications received before October 15th for appointments beginning July 1 of the following year. Application deadline is November 15th.
§ Three Letters of Reference - from faculty members, mentors, or supervisors who can address your performance and your commitment to the OB/Gyn
Q: When may I begin to apply for this resident program?
A: We begin taking applications August 15th. Applications are accepted ONLY through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Q: What are the qualifications necessary for applying to our program?
A: The Admissions Committee, which consists of three faculty members, will screen all applications for evidence preparedness, academic achievement, ability, communication skills and personal qualities such as motivation, integrity and professionalism.
Q: Do you sponsor any visas?
A: Yes, J1 Visa or Permanent Residence.
Q: Do you require US Clinical experience?
A: No.
Q: Is there time since graduation requirement?
A: Less than ten years.
Q: USMLE Step 1 minimum score?
A: No minimum required.
Q: USMLE Step 1 attempts limit?
A: No limit required.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (M/C 808)
The University of Illinois at Chicago
820 South Wood Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Application Process and FAQ's
Seven first-year positions are offered for each academic year. The academic year begins mid to late-June. We offer interview days during the months of November and December.
We only accept applications via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS)
* We accept applications via ERAS only.
* We will not accept any supplementary material outside of ERAS
* We accept only J-1 and J-2 visas.
The following documents should accompany the ERAS application:
* Personal Statement
* Dean's Letter
* Official Transcript
* Letters of recommendation
* USMLE Scores and/or COMLEX Scores
* We will not accept any supplementary material outside of ERAS
There are no specific criteria regarding USMLE scores, USCE or year of graduation.
All correspondence should be addressed to
Gary Loy, MD, MPH
Program Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Ob/Gyn at Staten Island University Hospital has the following requirements for graduates of all medical schools:
1. All applications must be submitted through ERAS.
2. Applicants must provide 3 letters of recommendation and scores for Steps 1 and 2. There are no minimum score requirements.
3. Foreign Medical Graduates must be ECFMG eligible. Prior U.S. experience is not required.
4. We do not “sponsor” VISAs, but will sign off on any necessary paperwork. All costs are the responsibility of the resident and he/she must use a hospital-approved attorney. (Attorney listing available upon request.)
5. Deadline for applications is October 31, 2008.
www.siuh.edu to learn about our program and our hospital.
Long Island College Hospital in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
All applicants are welcome to apply to the program. USMLE scores and graduation dates are considered.
The institution sponsors J-1 and H-1 Visas. USA clinical experiences are not required, but would be helpful. We have foreign graduates in the program and the deadline is November 30, 2008. We have three positions per year.
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Thank you for your interest in our program. The following are responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Q. How many positions do you have?
A. We have nine positions in the NRMP match.
Q. Do you have foreign medical school graduates in your program?
A. Yes, we have foreign medical school graduates in our program.
Q. Are there any special requirements for foreign medical graduates?
A. No, there are no special requirements for foreign medical graduates. Applications are open to all interested parties.
Q. Do you sponsor H-1, J-1 visas?
A. Visa questions are handled on a case-by-case basis at interview. However, please note that, while we will accept several types of visas, we do not sponsor visas in that we do not pay the expenses of obtaining one. Applicants must retain their own counsel to obtain a visa.
Q. Are there minimum board score requirements for applicants?
A. No, there are no minimum board score requirements.
Q. Do you require US clinical experience?
A. No. For PGY1 positions, we do not.
Q. Does it matter when an applicant graduates from medical school?
A. No, it does not.
Q. What is the deadline for applications?
A. The final deadline is November 10, 2008 but we would prefer to receive your application by the beginning of November.
Q. Do you accept paper applications?
A. We do not accept paper applications.
http://www.aecom.yu.edu/obgyn/
OBGYN Residency Program at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ. Our 4-year Gynecology and Obstetrics Program is both rigorous and competitive. Each year, we receive more than 300+ applications, interview 60 candidates, and offer 5 PGYI positions.
We will begin accepting applications for 2009 in September 2008 through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) only. In the ERAS system, our program is listed as “UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway.”
• The deadline for applications is November 1, 2008.
• Minimum Scores = PASSING (We do not have any particular USMLE score at which we do/do not grant an interview, but obviously those with the best scores have a best chance of getting invited. Thus it is advantageous to have competitive scores).
• You must be ECFMG certified and possess a green card (permanent resident) or J-1 visa (only).
• Prior U.S. clinical experience is preferred but not required.
• Interviews are held in November through January.
www.rwjms.umdnj.edu/obgyn.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Franklin Square Hospital Center
Application must be submitted through ERASDean’s Letter
2 Current Letters of Reference
(If currently in a Residency Program, one of these letters needs to be from your current Program Director )
Transcript of Grades
Passing USMLE Examinations, Step 1 and Step 2 (CS and CK)
Valid ECFMG Certificate if applicable
J1 Visa Eligibility
Preferred 4 months of US clinical experience
Deadline for applications is December 31, 2008
MEMORANDUM
TO: All Interested Candidates
Residency Coordinator
UMDNJ-NJ Medical School
Department of Ob/Gyn and Women’s Health
Following is information regarding our program and the application requirements:
1. Applications are accepted through ERAS only
2. There are no minimum USMLE score requirements
3. Only J-1 Visas are sponsored
4. We accept foreign medical graduates who have current and valid ECFMG certificates
5. There is no deadline for graduation from medical school
6. U.S. clinical experience is preferred, but not required
7. We do not offer a preliminary training year
8. We have Fellowships Programs
a. Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program
Joseph J. Apuzzio, MD, Director
b. Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Peter McGovern, MD, Director
9. The deadline for applying is November 30, 2008
Thank you for your interest in our program and have a nice day.
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
2600 SIXTH STREET SW
CANTON OH 44710
(330) 363-6214 PHONE
(330) 363-5228 FAX
bschmaltz@aultman.com
Aultman Hospital’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program requires no minimum score, no clinical experience within the U.S. prior to residency, and no limit on the number of years from graduation. J1 and H1B visas are sponsored, and the program currently has foreign medical graduates as residents.
Applications are accepted via ERAS only, and the application deadline is December 31st. Interviews will be held from late October until early February.
our website at www.aultman.com under the education tab.
Bethany A. Schmaltz
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency Coordinator
West Virginia University, Department of Obstetrics
and Gynecology in Morgantown, West Virginia.
• We only accept applications through the ERAS program
• We only accept U.S. citizens or equivalent, and/or ECFMG graduates with J1 Visas
• We do not sponsor any visas
• We require three letters of recommendation
• The deadline for applications is November 1st of each year for the following year
• Interviews are typically conducted November through January on three different dates
• We do not require US clinical experience
• We do not have a minimum USMLE score requirement
• We do not have a year-of-graduation requirement
Please keep in mind that while we do not have established minimum requirements in some of the
above categories in order to apply, there are cut-offs established each year, based on the
applicant pool, which will determine those that are offered interviews. Typically, any USMLE
failures will greatly decrease your chance to be offered an interview. To answer some of the
most commonly asked questions, currently in our residency program we have:
• 7 female residents
• 5 male residents
• 4 foreign medical graduates
• 29 faculty members
Riverside Regional Medical Center
APPLICATION INFORMATION. You must submit your application through ERAS and participate in the MATCH. Deadline to Apply: December 15, 2008. Match program code is 1739220C0, ACGME number is 2205111297
A competed application consists of
6. Head Photo Picture (taken within the past six months)
7. USMLE Step I and Step II Board Scores (There is no minimum score requirement, however you must have passed each
section by your third attempt. The Selection Committee will be looking at your application as a whole, not just your board scores.
10. You must have completed two (2) one-month US clinical rotations.
11. There is no cut off date for medical school graduation, but there is a two (2) year cut off date for completion of medical training (i.e. observership, internship, externship) or you have to be actively involved in medicine within the past two years (i.e. clinically, military, observership, internship, residency, externship.
is exempt from the cap because Riverside is a non-profit teaching hospital for educational
purposes. Riverside Health System policy sponsors J1 visas. We accept both J1 and H1 B visa, however, under the H1 B visa,
we only pay $190.00 filing fee and the $500.00 for the Fraud Prevention and
Detection fee. All other fees will be the resident’s
responsibility. Be aware that you will need a social security number in order to receive your Virginia intern/resident medical
license to start residency.
Our program will be interviewing on November 21, 2008, December 5, 2008, December 19, 2008 and
January 16 , 2009.
https://www.riversidemd.net/residency/obgyn/
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at the University of Colorado Denver. Ph , 303-724-2052 or via email to christine.raffaelli@ucdenver.edu
deadline of November 1 of each year. Due to the competitiveness of candidates applying to our program, we are unable to accept applications submitted after this deadline.
This program requires three letters of recommendation:
one from the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology of your medical school;
one from a faculty member outside of Ob/Gyn (i.e., Medicine or Surgery); and
one from any faculty member who has most directly observed your clinical and surgical work.
Candidates must request the National Board of Medical Examiners to transmit NBME, USMLE or ECFMG transcripts to us through ERAS.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mercer University School of Medicine
Residency Education Program
We offer three (3) positions each year and receive approximately 200-250 applications.
The department accepts applications through the ERAS beginning on August 15 and ending on December 15 of each year.
We will require the following for a completed application:
Three (3) Letters of Reference –
A letter from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of your medical school, preferably from a senior faculty member or chairman and
two letters from faculty members or staff members who have knowledge of your competence.
A Dean’s letter and Transcript
Passing Board Scores – preferably 185 or higher
It is required that all residents obtain a Georgia medical license by the end of their second year. No previous US training is required. We do not sponsor H1 or J1 visas.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to be certain that their application is complete. Please be certain that your address, phone number and e-mail address are current. We appreciate your patience in working with us and look forward to reviewing your application.
Please visit our website at http://www.mccg.org/obgyn/ for further information.
Sincerely,
Michael Makii, M.D.
Residency Program Director
Obstetrics and Gynecology program at York Hospital in York, PA.
We are looking for academically proficient, hardworking individuals with a passion for women’s healthcare and are currently accepting applications through ERAS.
www.yorkhospital.edu.
through ERAS.
• There are currently three (3) PGY-1 positions for July 2009
• The deadline for applications is the January 1, 2009
• All required exams must have a PASSING score, but no minimum score is required for application. We prefer that you have good scores on your qualifying tests (USMLE, COMLEX or FLEX).
• We accept IMG’s into our program. We require a J-1 or H-1B visa, green card or permanent residency status
• Prior US clinical experience is preferred but not required
• There is no requirement on the time from medical school to application
• Interviews are held November – January
• We do not offer observerships
• Second look visits are arranged only for applicants who have already been interviewed by the program
• ECFMG certification must be approved by February 1, 2009
• USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 (if applicable) results must be available by January 31, 2009
We will send our residency brochure with more information if you contact our Residency Coordinator, Jan Hopple, with your mailing address at e-mail address jhopple@wellspan.org. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to reviewing your application on ERAS.
Sincerely,
Marian D. Damewood, M.D.
Director of Women and Children Services
Chairman Department of OB/GYN
Phone: (717) 851-2348
Fax: (717) 851-2426
MAHEC OB/GYN Residency Program in Asheville, North Carolina.
For consideration for selection, the following components of application are carefully considered and competitively weighed:
1. Academic performance in medical school and undergraduate education;
2. Step 1 and 2 USMLE scores (no substitution);
3. Clinical experience (in the United States);
4. Letters of recommendation from those who have observed academic and clinical performance:
5. Community involvement and service;
6. Medical Research experience;
7. Work experience (medical and non-medical).
Please refer to the ERAS system for further information regarding the residency program and for guidance in completing the application process. Only applications submitted through the ERAS system will be considered.
Sincerely,
Pam Collins,
Residency Program Coordinator
Dept. of OB/GYN
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28801
