Internal Medicine Application Process

Resident Slots

• 26 Positions offered for academic year 2026-2027
  • 22 Categorical
  • 4 Rural Track

Important Dates

• June 5, 2025: 2025 ERAS season begins
• September 3, 2025: Applicants may begin submitting applications to residency programs through ERAS at 8:00 am (CST)
• September 24, 2025: Residency programs begin reviewing applications
• November 2025 - January 2026: Internal Medicine Residency Training Program Interview Process
  • Our Internal Medicine Residency Program will conduct interviews virtually for all applicants through Thalamus
• November 3, 2025: Interview invitations for selected candidates begin
• March 2026: National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) main residency match results

Application Requirements

• For the 2026 ERAS cycle, our program will be participating in the Supplemental ERAS Application offered through the AAMC's ERAS program
• Personal Statement
• CV
• Transcripts
  • Medical School
  • USMLE/Equivalent Step 1 and 2CK
  • ECFMG Status Report (IMGs only)
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (1 LOR from Chair or Designee of your Department of Medicine)
• Dean's Letter (MSPE)
• Photograph
• Must be within three (3) years from medical school graduation including two (2) years of clinical experience with a minimum of six (6) months clinical experience in the US (hands-on experience preferred but not required)
• To be considered for selection, eligible applicants must be either a US citizen, seeking a J-1 Visa, or have permanent resident status (green card). Our program only accepts J-1 ECFMG certified Visa.

Process and Communication

• Applicants should apply through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS)
• Applications are screened by our Selection Committee utilizing a holistic review
• We use a multi-criteria-based selection process and therefore do not provide minimum USMLE/equivalent score requirements
• Invitation for interview will be sent to the applicant through Thalamus
• Date selection process:
  • Self-scheduling dates will be locked seven (7) days prior to scheduled interview date
  • Our program will not be using waitlist scheduling so you will not see this option
• Applicant will receive email communication through Thalamus including details of your virtual interview day

What is Your Interview Day Like?

• Your interview will be done virtually using the Thalamus virtual interview platform
• A pre-interview open house with our Resident Team of the Day using the Gather app will be held the evening prior to your scheduled interview day
• Your interview day will be 2.5 hours consisting of:
  • Program Director welcome and introduction
  • Two (2) faculty interviews
  • Breakout sessions with the R3 Recruitment Champion on Life as a Resident
  • Resident Team of the Day round table sessions
  • Formal conclusion with the R3 Recruitment Champion