Application Procedure, Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota

We accept applications via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) only.  American Medical Graduates should contact their Dean’s Office for information.  International Medical Graduates should contact the ECFMG.  Click here for a link to the ERAS Application Kit.  

No paper applications will be accepted.  If you would like to apply to our program, your complete ERAS application should include:

• An official dean's letter from your school.
  
• A minimum of three letters in support of your application.
  
• A transcript from your medical school.
  
• Results of all USMLE examination scores.
  
• A recent photograph.

Application deadline is October 31st. We do not accept applications after this deadline.  We understand that most Dean's letters will arrive soon after the deadline has passed.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATE APPLICANTS

International Medical Graduates must be able to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement for ECFMG certification.  The University of Minnesota’s Dermatology Residency Program sponsors only J1 visas.  There are no special requirements for international medical graduate applicants other than being ECFMG-certified.

2009 Residency Program FAQ

 How do I apply to your program?

 We will be accepting applications through ERAS only.  We will not accept paper applications.

 When is the application due date?

 Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. central time on Friday, October 31st, 2008.

 What requirements must I meet for my application to be considered?

 Foreign medical graduates must be ECFMG certified

 How many positions will be available for 2009-2010?

 We will have 3 or 4 open positions.

 How many interviews will you be conducting?

 We will be hosting two interview weekends in January, 2009.

 Will you have any PGY 2 positions available?

 No- we will only have PGY 1 positions available.

 Is there a USMLE score cut-off?

 We do not have a cut-off.  All applications will be reviewed; the most competitive applicants will be invited to interview.

 What Visas do you accept?

 We only accept J-1 visas.

 How many letters of recommendation are required?

 Our program requires that you have 3 letters of recommendation in addition to the dean’s letter.

 Who should I get letters of recommendation from?

 Try to get letters from dermatologists.  Letters from academic dermatologists are highly desired.

 Do you restrict applicants that have already completed a residency?

 No- we will consider all applications.

 Do you accept foreign medical graduates that have not had clinical experience in the US?

We will consider foreign medical graduates whether they have clinical experience in the USA or not.  Each application will be considered on a case by case basis.

How much research experience is required to apply?

We do not require any research experience but it is desirable.

 Are USMLE Step 1 CK and or CS required prior to an invitation to interview or prior to the match list submission date?

USMLE Step 1 is required upon application.  USMLE Step 2 CK and or CS scores are not required to interview.

 Questions? Contact our Dermatology Residency Program Coordinator at (612) 624-9964, or e-mail dermapp@umn.edu