Application Process

All applications to the Family Medicine Residency Program are received through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) which electronically transmits, via the Internet, the applications and all supporting documents. U.S. Medical Graduates must apply to ERAS through the Dean's Office of their Medical School. International Medical Graduates must apply through the ECFMG Office (please refer to our extended section for FMG/IMG information under "Application Process").

Interviews are by invitation only and are generally offered to applicants with a combination of solid medical school performance, above average USMLE scores, recent clinical experience in U.S. hospitals in which the student or physician had meaningful responsibility for patient management decisions, and strong letters of support from clinical supervisors. International Medical Graduates generally work under a J-1 Visa. Applicants who are offered an interview will be directed to our scheduling website to select a preferred interview date. Appointments are generally scheduled from October through January.

* We offer a $6,500 bonus over a 2 year period to those applicants matching with our Family Medicine and IM/FM combined Residency Programs.

Applicant Eligibility Screening: 2008-2009

Absolute Criteria:

Applications are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) as part of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Graduation from a U.S. medical school or a World Health Organization and the State of Indiana approved medical school AND NOT on Indiana Licensing Board Disapproval List or Questionable List.
Foreign Medical Graduates/International Medical Graduates (FMG/IMG’s) must have a minimum of three months US “hands-on clinical experience", i.e. Externship with written evaluation (Observership does not fulfill requirements).
ECFMG certification steps completed before the rank list results are due, preference for those completed by Friday, October 31st, 2008.
No history of failing any of the USMLE examinations steps 3 or more times.

Preference Criteria:

Twelve (12) months of US clinical experience or externship with written evaluation for FMG’s/IMG’s.
Demonstrated an interest in Family Medicine, and has shown to be able to uphold the core values of St Vincent: Service of the poor, Integrity, Reverence, Wisdom, Creativity, and Dedication.
Medical School graduation within 3 years.
All USMLE examinations must have been taken within the last 5 years.
USMLE Steps 1 & 2 passed within 2 attempts; Step 3 is not required but carries the same expectation of minimal attempts.
Under-represented background/experiences/skills.

In case of conflicts or questions, Laura Cotton is available at llcotton@stvincent.org. E-mail is our preferred method for communication, but the Family Medicine Office can also be reached at (317) 338-7600.