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Case Department of Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program

 

 

Application Process

 

MetroHealth utilizes the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) as well as the National Matching Services Post Doctoral Dental Matching Program and Post Doctoral Application Support System (PASS).

Our programs include:

 

1. Internal Medicine - Categorical

NRMP CODE  1553140C0

2.  Internal Medicine - Preliminary

NRMP CODE  1553140P0

3.  Internal Medicine – International Health Track

NRMP CODE  1553140C3

4.  Physician Scientist Pathway

NRMP CODE  1533140C4

5.  Internal Medicine – Categorical/Anesthesia

NRMP CODE  1553140P1

6.  Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics

NRMP CODE  1553700C0

 

All applications are reviewed in ERAS and must include the application form, 3 or more letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, Medical School Transcript, and USMLE scores.  Personal interviews are by invitation only and are based on the applicant's academic performance as posted in ERAS.  Interviews are conducted on selected dates between November and the last week of January. If selected for an interview, applicants will be notified by e-mail or letter.  

All U.S. graduates must use ERAS to apply for the accredited residency programs at MetroHealth and must participate in the NRMP to be eligible for a training slot. Residents with one of the following qualifications may be considered for appointment to sponsored programs at the MetroHealth Medical Center:

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

Graduates of medical schools outside the US and Canada who meet one of the following qualifications:

  1. Have a currently valid certificate from the ECFMG or: 
  2. Have a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction. 
  3. Graduates of medical schools outside the US who have completed a Fifth Pathway Program provided by a LCME accredited medical school.
  4. Graduates of dental schools accredited by the ADA.

Individual Fellowship programs use ERAS or their own applications. Refer to the specific department web site for further information. 

All appointments are subject to final approval by the Board of Trustees.