OFFICE OF GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
Welcome to the University of Nevada School of Medicine
(UNSOM)
Congratulations! We are excited to have you on board! There is a lot to accomplish in a short amount of time so please do not delay in getting started.
You will receive a welcome & information letter from your department's Residency Coordinator. Here are a few on-boarding tips that will help you in making this a smooth transition into your new residency or fellowship program.
- Pay special attention to all directions and deadlines to avoid delays.
- Please note that all forms are computer writeable and must be typed except for original signatures. No exceptions.
- Pay close attention to the MD or DO Board License Application directions as they have their own requirements.
Once again, welcome and we look forward to working with you!
STEP 1. Complete & Return by March 21, 2012
Offer Letter Acceptance Form
After you receive your offer letter, print out a copy of the Agreement Acceptance signature page, sign and email or fax a copy to your Residency Coordinator. Additionally, include the signed original Agreement Acceptance page in your licensing packet that will be mailed back as instructed in Step 2 by that specified due date.
UNSOM Resident/Fellow Information Form
The UNSOM Resident/Fellow Information form is the first step in processing you as a University of Nevada School of Medicine Employee. Please note you are employed by the medical school and not an Affiliate Institution. Once the form is completed email or fax it back to your department's Residency Coordinator.
UNSOM Resident/Fellow Information Form
ENSE PACKETS
STEP 2. Complete & Return by March 26, 2012
MD & DO Board License Application Packets
ENSE PACKETS
To obtain the appropriate application click on the MD or DO license packet link below:
PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO THE MD OR DO BOARD. UPON COMPLETION OF THE LICENSE APPLICATION PACKET MAIL ORIGINALS TO YOUR PROGRAM COORDINATOR PREFERABLY USING A TRACK & CONFIRM MAILING OPTION.
Limited License fees are paid by your department, however, if you have been informed by your program to obtain a Full Unrestricted Medical License, please contact the department directly to obtain the packet.
If you need assistance in determining your appropriate license packet, completing the packet, or have questions/concerns contact your Program Coordinator
directly. Coordinator Listing
REMEMBER: Submitting late or incomplete packets
WILL delay your license, start date and pay check!
Offer Letter Acceptance Form
Remember to include the signed original Agreement Acceptance page when you return your licensing packet.
Human Resources Form
Follow the Human Resources Document Package link provided to you in your welcome letter. Complete, print, sign and return the four forms indicated below with your license packet. It is not necessary to return the policy pages; they are strictly informational.
- W-4 Form
- New Hire Acknowledgement
- SSA-1945 Acknowledgement
- HIPAA Acknowledgement
STEP 3. UNSOM Packet Due by April 13, 2012
Please complete all forms and submit the entire packet with a copy of your immunization record as a whole to your Program Coordinator.
RENO PROGRAMS |
Informational Documents - Do not submit |
Required Forms for Submission |
Family Medicine, Geriatrics Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Child Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Family Medicine OB Fellowship, and Family Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship |

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LAS VEGAS PROGRAMS |
Informational Documents -
Do not submit |
Required Forms for Submission |
Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Family Medicine OB Fellowship, Family Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship, Family Medicine Urgent Care Fellowship, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Hand and Micro-Vascular Surgery Fellowship, Medical Oncology Fellowship, Acute and Critical Care Surgery Fellowship |

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