Frequently Asked Questions

Who should apply?

1) Graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

2) Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicines in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

3) Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada who meet one of the following qualifications:

• Have received a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates prior to appointment, or
• Have a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S. licensing jurisdiction in which they are training.

4) Graduates of medical schools outside the U.S.A. who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.

5) Applicants with USMLE scores of 80 and above are preferred, with no more than 3 attempts to pass the test.

6) Applicants must have passed Step 2-CS and are encouraged to take Step 3 before starting a first year position in the residency program.

7) Applicants within 3-5 years of graduation from medical school are preferred. U.S clinical experience is not required but may be beneficial.

When are applications accepted?

The Department of Pediatrics receives applications for the residency program from September 1 to January 1.