REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Our minimum application criteria are listed below. Applicants must meet all requirements in order to be considered.

  1. Graduation from an approved medical school within the last three years of the Match year. Note that approved schools are determined by using the California Medical Board's List of Recognized Schools;
  2. Successful completion of USMLE Steps 1 & 2, CS & CK - OR - COMLEX Steps 1 & 2, CE & PE.
  3. U.S. citizenship - OR - be a U.S. permanent resident /Green card (we do not sponsor visas of any kind);
  4. If IMG, must have ECFMG certification -OR- be eligible for ECFMG certification immediately after graduation (certification required prior to matriculation)
  5. All applications submitted via ERAS. Application materials submitted via email, fax, mail, or any online resource other than ERAS will not be accepted or reviewed.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Eligible applicants must submit their applications to ERAS and include the following:

  1. Personal Statement
  2. Medical School Transcript
  3. USMLE or COMLEX Transcript
  4. At least three letters of recommendation in addition to a Dean’s Letter/MSPE.
  5. If IMG, ECFMG status report.

Photographs are appreciated, but not required.


Further information regarding the ERAS application process