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Criteria for Candidacy

U.S. Allopathic Medical School Graduates

  • Application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) including:
    • A minimum of three letters of recommendation
    • Dean’s letter
    • Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital
    • Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a radiology residency and justify why you would be a good candidate)
    • Photograph
    • “Chairman’s Letter" not required

Osteopathic Medical School Graduates

  • Application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) including:
    • A minimum of three letters of recommendation
    • Dean’s letter
    • Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital
    • Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a radiology residency and justify why you would be a good candidate)
    • Photograph
    • “Chairman’s Letter” not required

International Medical School Graduates

  • USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores must be available before you can be considered for an interview
  • Passing grade on the CSA or USMLE Step 2 CS on the first attempt
  • Appropriate medical education to train in a large U.S. teaching hospital
  • Previous radiology residency experiences, observership or clinical experience in the U.S. is strongly preferred
  • Previous degree in U.S. (e.g, MPH) is also desirable
  • US citizenship, J-1 or H-1 Visa
  • Application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) including:
    • A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation
    • Dean’s letter
    • Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital
    • Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a radiology residency and justify why you would be a good candidate)
    • Photograph
    • “Chairman’s Letter” not required