Application and Interview
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology accepts 9 residents at the PGY 1 level, and participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). All applications from individuals who have completed or are completing requirements at an accredited medical school will be considered. Although senior electives in the department are not required for application, interested students should direct their inquiries to the Medical Student Coordinator at obmed@umn.edu.
All applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). American medical graduates should contact their Dean's Office for more information. International medical graduates should contact the ECFMG.
Criteria for granting American Medical Graduates an Interview:
- Completed ERAS application
- A minimum of three letters of support from medical school faculty
- USMLE Step 1(and Step 2 if available) or equivalent transcript passed on first attempt Personal Statement
- A recent photograph
- ACGME Accredited Medical School transcript
- All passing scores on medical school transcript
- Is not more than 1 year out of medical school (or taken a prolonged leave of absence)
Criteria for granting International Medical Graduates an Interview:
- Completed ERAS application
- A minimum of three letters of support from medical school faculty
- USMLE Step 1(and Step 2 if available) or equivalent transcript passed on first attempt Personal Statement
- A recent photograph
- All passing scores on medical school transcript
- At least six months of US clinical experience or US residency (volunteer experience/observership do not count)
- Is not more than 5 years out of medical school (except with US experience)
- ECFMG certified
- Has a J1 Visa (our medical school does not sponsor H-1 visas)
The deadline for applying to the Twin Cities Integrated Residency Program in Obstetrics,
Gynecology and Women's Health match at the University of Minnesota is October 21, 2011.
2011-2012 Interview Schedule
November 7
November 21
December 5
December 12
A typical interview day will begin at 7:00 a.m. and usually ends no later than 2:00 p.m. (which also includes lunch). During this time, applicants will interview with selected faculty and chief residents and will have an opportunity to visit one of our hospital sites. Travel, lodging and transportation to and from the airport are the responsibility of each candidate. One of our residents will host an informal get together the evening before each interview which gives the applicant and their significant other an opportunity to socialize with current residents in our program.
If you have further questions please contact our Residency Program Coordinator.
