Application Information
Application Criteria
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Osteopathic Applicants: Application deadline for the Osteopathic applicants is November 11th, with interviews beginning in October 9th.
- Osteopathic Applicants should apply to the ERAS program named EW Sparrow Hospital Program.
Allopathic Applicants: Application deadline for the Allopathic applicants is November 11th, with interviews beginning November 9th.
- Allopathic Applicants should apply to the ERAS program named Michigan State University Program
Program Requirements: Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- USMLE or COMLEX scores. Scores will be evaluated individually.
- Full-time clinical activity within 24 months of application in medical school, residency, and/or medical practice. Clinical experience in the Unites States is preferred.
- Three letters of reference.
- Proof of graduation or Dean's letter showing expected graduation in good standing.
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcripts
- Curriculum Vitea or Resume. NOTE: There can not be "gaps" in training or work since graduation.
- Recent Photo (optional).
- We do not have a pre-established criteria for date of medical school graduation. We evaluate applications for evidence of meaningful, ongoing continuing medical education for those candidates who have graduated more than two years ago.
You can contact the Dean's office of your medical school for more information about ERAS or visit http://www.aamc.org/eras. Should you have further application questions not answered by our website, please contact us.
International Application Requirements
International applicants must meet the following additional requirements:
- Applicants must either have taken or applied to take the USMLE step 2CS at the time of application to the residency program.
- H1-B applicants must verify a passing score on USMLE step 2CS and step 3 prior to the program Rank Order List deadline.
- ECFMG certification must be verified by time of match.
Visa Information
The program currently will sponsor J-1 or H1-B visas for international applicants. Applicants are responsible for non-institutional fees associated with obtaining a visa, including the premium processing and fraud fees.
The program office will assist your attorney with all information that they require in a timely manner to help expedite your visa. We can also provide a list of attorneys that work with our current residents in obtaining their visas.
The program office reminds residents when it is time to renew their visas to help ensure no lapse in visa status. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the resident to start the renewal process in a timely manner.