FAQs | Residency Training Program | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

How do I apply to your program?

All medical school graduates should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) at https://www.aamc.org/services/eras/

A completed application consists of:

On-line ERAS application (no paper, faxes or email please)
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
Three letters of reference
Dean's Letter & Transcript
USMLE Scores, Step 1 & 2 including CK & CS (Step 2 results needed by rank day) or Comlex Scores
We do NOT offer "out of match" positions
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If applicable, ECFMG Certificate must be received with your application

When are your interview dates?

If you are selected for an interview, we will reach out to you directly via ERAS to schedule. This year all of our interview days will be virtual. We cannot wait to "meet" you!

The 2023 — 2024 interview dates are:

Friday, October 20

Friday, November 10

Friday, November 17

Friday, December 1

Friday, December 8

Friday, December 15

Friday, January 12

Research applicants will be invited on:

Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10

Thursday, November 30 and Friday, December 1

Thursday, December 14 and Friday, December 15

My application is complete but I have not heard from your program?

Interviews are by invitation only and candidates will be contacted directly via ERAS to schedule. We are seeking highly competitive candidates with outstanding academics, diverse backgrounds and interests. Ideal candidates should be team players as well as self-starters and highly motivated to excel. Unfortunately we receive an overwhelming amount of applications each season and can only offer a limited number of interviews. Our program will be in touch with a final decision on your application by December.

How do I communicate with your program?

All communication will be via ERAS email. If you send an email directly to the coordinator’s email you will not receive a response. Please use ERAS to contact the program with any questions and/or scheduling arrangements.

How long is your interview day?

We provide a comprehensive virtual interview day which begins at 9:30am and concludes around 1:30pm. Your day will consist of meeting the program directors with an overview of the program, Chair's Welcome with Dr. Oquendo, four half-hour interviews with faculty, lunch break, wrap-up with Dr. Campbell, in addition to a virtual meeting the evening prior with residents only.

I have a strong interest in pursuing research during my clinical training. Do I need to apply for the Research Track at the time of my ERAS application?

Yes! Candidates who would like to apply for our EPSP Research Track are encouraged to submit applications to both the general residency and research tracks via ERAS.

I am an international medical graduate. Do you accept the J1 or H1B visa and do you have any specific criteria for IMGs?

We accept the J1 and H1 visa and you will need your ECFMG Certification to be included with your application. For international graduates, we require 6 weeks clinical U.S. experience as well as solid passing scores on exams. This does NOT include observerships or research experience. You should have completed medical school within the past five years. The date of medical school graduation is not flexible.

We take an overall look at all of our applicants and we do not have a minimum score requirement. Please note, we cannot estimate your chances for an interview. The selection is determined by a recruitment committee decision process. Interviews at the University of Pennsylvania are by invitation only. We interview on Fridays only and the interview season begins in October and is completed by the end of January.

Our program currently consists of 53 residents from across the United States.