Frequently Asked Questions
What are the application requirements?
We take all medical school graduates at this time. We require USMLE Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge and Step 3 Clinical Skills or Comlex Level 1, Level 2 CE and Level 2 PE be completed and passed, along with two letters of recommendation from IM physicians and medical school Dean’s letters.
Are foreign applicants accepted?
We accept J-1 Visa’s ONLY at this time.
Does the program participate in ERAS and NRMP?
Yes, we participate in both ERAS and NRMP.
How many applicants are accepted per year?
The Transitional Year Residency Program accepts 12 residents each year.
What COMLEX/USMLE steps are required?
You must have completed COMLEX-USA level 1, COMLEX-USA Level 2-CE and COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE or USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK and USMLE Step 2 CS. COMLEX-USA-Level 3 or USMLE Step 3 must be taken and passed before graduating your Transitional Year.
Is convenient childcare available?
Although childcare is not provided on-site, convenient childcare is available within minutes of Merit Health Wesley at Creative Kids Christian Learning Center.