Application for Residency
It is our intent to use this web site, rather than brochures, to keep interested medical students updated with the latest information about our program.
The Department of OB~GYN at East Tennessee State University seeks candidates who demonstrate proven scholarship, a high level of preparedness, ability, and aptitude. Communication skills, integrity, compassion, courage, and stability are as important as an enthusiasm for patient-care, teaching and research. The Program does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The Program uses Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to process and review applications. Only applications received through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) will be considered. ERAS normally opens in mid to late August, and we begin downloading files on September 1. Our deadline for all applications is December 10. We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for all of our PGY 1 positions.
Our program is fully accredited by the ACGME and our next reaccreditation site visit is scheduled for 2010.
Eligibility
All graduates of U.S. accredited medical or osteopathic schools, along with ECFMG-approved international medical schools, are invited to apply. Applicants with one of the following qualifications are eligible for appointment to the department's program:
- Graduates of medical schools in the U.S. and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
- Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the U.S. accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
- Graduates of ECFMG-approved medical schools outside of the U.S. and Canada who meet the following qualifications:
- Possess excellent written and spoken English skills
- Have passed USMLE Step 1 & 2 exams within two attempts
- Graduated from ECFMG approved medical school within the last 3 years, unless currently in a U.S. training program
- Have a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
- Have an ECFMG-sponsored J-1 visa or be a U.S. citizen
- Have U.S. clinical experience
- We do not offer externship or observership at this time
Applications
For your application to be reviewed, your application must be complete. Your application is complete when we have received the following documents from ERAS:- Completed ERAS application
- Medical School Dean's letter
- Medical School transcript
- USMLE Step 1 and 2 scores
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement
- CV
- USMLE or COMLEX transcripts
- ECFMG Certification, if applicable
While timely submission of your application is encouraged, we will accept ERAS applications until December 10, 2008. Once your complete application has been received, it will be reviewed by members of the Interview Selection Committee. Interviews are granted by invitation only.
Interviews
All invited applicants will be contacted by email. Interviews are held so we may have an opportunity to get to know each other better. Typically 6 applicants are interviewed per day. Four faculty members and two residents will interview each applicant. Additional residents will be available at breakfast and lunch to answer any questions you may have. The evening before an interview day, a resident will host a casual dinner at his/her home for the applicants, residents, and faculty (spouses/partners included). We hope that all applicants will be able to attend this informal gathering.
If there are any questions which are not addressed on these web pages, please feel free to contact the residency office. |
Patti
Davison, our Residency Coordinator, will facilitate your
interaction with our department. Phone: 423.439.6262 Fax: 423.439.6766 Email: davisonp@etsu.edu |
We appreciate your interest in the OB~GYN residency training program at ETSU and wish you well.