GME – How to Apply
Graduate Medical Education – How to Apply
When you apply, you will need to include these supporting documents:
- Copy of diploma from your medical school/other post graduate education (if applicable).
- Official medical school transcript: Transcripts must indicate degree earned and date conferred from each medical school/other post graduate education (if applicable) or progress to date.
- Documentation of any prior post-graduate training within or outside of the US.
- Curriculum vitae: Describe your activities with professional societies, publications, and any other relevant information about your education or experience.
- Letters of recommendation: Three original letters of recommendation from physicians or faculty members who are thoroughly familiar with your work. If you’ve had prior residency training, a letter of recommendation from your program director. Each letter should include the writer’s opinion of your professional, academic, and personal qualifications, as well as an opinion of your potential success in the field for which you’re applying.
- Personal statement of professional goals: The personal statement may be used to personalize your application to a specific program or different specialties. There is no limit to how many personal statements you may create; however, you may only assign one (1) for each program.
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- MSPE (Medical School Performance Evaluation or “Dean’s Letter”): Provide a copy of the summary letter from the dean’s office of your medical school/other post graduate education (if applicable). If you receive an appointment, official copies will be requested.
- Official test transcripts for all applicable examinations: USMLE, LMCC, COMLEX, NBOME, FMGEMS, FLEX, or NBME.
- Valid ECFMG certification (Status Report): The ECFMG Status Report confirms your ECFMG Certification status. This document is required if you graduated from a medical school outside the US or Canada.