Prospective Applicants

Applying for Residency

All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The Program does not accept hard copy applications via regular mail, fax nor electronic copies via email.

Residency candidates must be graduates of medical schools in the United States or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or be graduated from a foreign medical school acceptable to the American Board of Pathology and hold an ECFMG certificate.

Three (3) Letters of Reference and an interview are required. Letters should include information regarding the candidate's pathology experience if possible.

Applications must be received by November 30, 2025 for appointments beginning July 1, 2026.

The program will sponsor only J-1 visas for 2026-2027.

Contact us for more information.

Interview Process

All interviews will be conducted virtually for candidates applying for residency in academic year 2026-2027. We will use a video conference technology to connect candidates with an interviewer in real time. Candidates will be asked to sit face-to-face with the interviewer(s) and answer their questions. Candidates will be given an opportunity to ask questions.

FAQs

Do You Accept International Medical Graduates (IMG) to your program?

Yes

Am I Required to Pass USMLE Steps 1 and 2 on my 1st attempt?

Yes

I am a U.S. medical school student. Am I required to Pass USMLE Step 2 to interview?

U.S. students do NOT need to have taken Step 2 to be granted an interview. However, they must have completed and passed Step 2 prior to beginning the residency program.

If I am an IMG, am I required to pass Step 3 prior to my interview?

Successful completion of Step 3 is preferred.

Does your program require DO applicants to provide USMLE transcripts as well as COMLEX?

We accept both USMLE and COMLEX examination transcripts (not the individual score reports). Either may be submitted as part of your application.

Are there admission’s criteria with regard to date of medical school graduation?

Yes. Applicants should have graduated within the past 10 years (i.e., 2015).

Do you take applicants outside the Match?

No.

Is on-campus housing available?

No.

Can I submit my application via email or by mail or in person?

No. Our faculty only considers applicants whose files come to us through the ERAS system. We only review those candidates’ applications that are complete. If you have not submitted all of the required documents through ERAS, we urge you to do so at your earliest convenience to receive full consideration in the admission’s process

Do you require Interviews?

Yes, we require an interview before we consider an applicant for an appointment in our program.

Is there an Application Deadline?

To be considered for an interview, applicants must have all their materials completely uploaded in ERAS by November 30, 2025.

Is ECFMG Certification needed for Interview?

No, but it is required prior being offered a position.

Are Observerships available?

No.

Will I receive a response to my application?

Yes. All applicants are notified in writing of the status of their application. If rejected, you will learn of that decision within one week of the faculty’s meeting and review of your application. If under consideration, you will be advised within one month of your application regarding scheduling an interview or rejection..

How should I dress for a virtual interview?

Dress professionally, as you would for an in-person interview.