APPLICATIONS and INTERVIEW
The University of Nevada (Reno) Internal Medicine Residency accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) only and cannot accept applications in any other format. A complete application consists of the standard ERAS application package as well as related supporting documents including Dean's Letter or equivalent, medical school transcript, a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation, a detailed education and work history, personal statement, USMLE or COMLEX transcripts, passport-sized photograph and ECFMG certificate (if applicable). 

While we will begin screening applications for interview prior to receipt of all of the above elements, we are not able to rank any candidate for the match until all required elements have been received for review. Applications are accepted and reviewed from September 01 through October 31 and interviews are conducted from late November through late January each year. Applications are screened as they are received, and those applicants meeting interview criteria are sent invitations, generally via email, as soon as their applications have been reviewed and processed. Interview dates are available to invited candidates on a first come, first served basis. We maintain a cancellation/waiting list for all dates and can sometimes accommodate requests for dates previously filled, if space subsequently becomes available. 

Our National Residency Match Program (NRMP) identification numbers are 017140C0 for categorical Internal Medicine candidates, and 2017140P0 for preliminary Internal Medicine candidates. We generally accept 10 categorical and 6 preliminary interns each year.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
All candidates must successfully complete USMLE Step I and both USMLE Step II CK AND CSA to be eligible to enroll in the residency program.  While applicants who have not completed Step II at the time of interview will still receive consideration, completion of both Step II elements prior to to the match ranking deadline is strongly recommended, and is mandatory prior to hire.  COMLEX tests are accepted in lieu of USMLE for DO candidates.

Our minimum score requirements are USMLE Step I 78, Step II CK 80, and Step II CSA pass, all on the first attempt.  Preference is given to candidates who have completed medical training within the past 5 years.  However, all information received is considered and we will review otherwise strong candidates who do not meet all the above criteria.

For international medical graduates, U.S. clinical experience is required as are U.S. letters of recommendation.  This residency program is only able to consider U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents with green cards.  Applicants with existing J1 visas already sponsored by the ECFMG may in some cases also be considered, but visas of any other kind cannot be considered nor sponsored.

The University of Nevada does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual based on gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, veteran status, national, or ethnic origin, and is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity.

   CONTACT INFORMATION
        Brenda Goodwin
           Residency Coordinator
        Department of Medicine (111)
        1000 Locust Street, VAMC
        Reno, Nevada  89502
        (775) 328-1429