DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE LAS VEGAS: APPLICATION PROCESS
INTRODUCTION
APPLICATION TIMELINE
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY AND INTERVIEW CRITERIA
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES
INFORMATION FOR OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL STUDENTS
INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS WITH PREVIOUS U.S. POST-GRADUATE TRAINING
RESIDENT TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
INTERVIEWING
CONTACT INFORMATION
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the University of Nevada School of Medicine (Las Vegas) Internal Medicine Residency Program. For 2010-2011, we anticipate offering 14 Categorical positions and 6 Preliminary positions. Our program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications will only be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Any information submitted outside of ERAS cannot be accepted.
Application Timeline
August 15, 2009
- Applicant ERAS registration begins at 12:00p. (Noon Eastern Standard Time)
September 1, 2009
- Programs may begin contacting the ERAS site to download applicant files.
November 1, 2009
- Medical School Performance Evaluations (MSPE) are released (Dean’s Letter)
December 1, 2009
- UNSOM (Las Vegas) application deadline. Applications must be complete by this date to be considered.
November 5, 2009 – January 28, 2010
February 24, 2010
- Applicant and program deadline for certifying rank order lists.
March 15, 2010
- Applicants notified if matched.
March 16, 2009
- Programs results for filled and unfilled positions posted to website at 12pm Eastern Standard Time.
- Unmatched applicants may contact unfilled programs at 12pm Eastern Standard Time.
March 18, 2009
Applicant Eligibility and Interview Criteria
In addition to the resident eligibility and selection criteria outlined in the UNSOM GME handbook, we use the following criteria.
- Applicants must apply through ERAS only. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted.
- Applicants must have graduated from medical school or completed residency training within the past 5 years. If graduated from medical school within the past 8 years, an applicant should have been actively practicing medicine within the past 5 years.
- We look for scores on USMLE step 1 and 2 of greater than 200*†.
- Applicants who previously failed any step of the USMLE more than once will be removed from further consideration.
- Interviews are by invitation only.
- International medical graduates must have active Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificates.
- We will sponsor J-1 and H-1B visas on a case-by-case basis. In order to qualify for an H-1B visa, you must have passed USMLE Step 3 by January 1, 2010. Successful completion of USMLE Step 3 is required to process an H-1B visa application.
- Applicants from osteopathic schools will be considered if they meet the above criteria. All applicants are required to take the USMLE. COMLEX scores will not be accepted.
* If accepted to the program, you will need to successfully complete USMLE Step 2 CK and CS, by matriculation. Reporting of USMLE scores can take up to 8 weeks, therefore you are strongly encouraged to take both parts of USMLE Step 2 prior to March 1.
† In order to qualify for an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Nevada, one must have successfully completed all four components of USMLE Steps 1-3 within a 7 year time span.
Required Application Materials
Please submit the following via ERAS. All of these materials should be submitted no later than December 1, 2009, in order for your application to be considered complete.
- ERAS Common Application
- Photograph
- Personal Statement
- USMLE Step 1 Score
- Scores for USMLE Steps 2 and 3 if exams taken
- Medical School Transcript
- Dean's Letter
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation.
Our ACGME accreditation number is 1403121497.
For Preliminary applicants, our NRMP number is 2028140P0.
For Categorical applicants, our NRMP number is 2028140C0.
Information for International Medical Graduates
- International medical graduates must have active ECFMG certificates to be considered for an interview.
- We prefer a minimum of 2 months of clinical experience within the United States. Observerships and Externships are applicable if you can obtain written recommendation from a U.S. Physician who observed you during such time.
- We will sponsor J-1 and H-1B visas on a case-by-case basis. In order to qualify for an H-1B visa, you must have passed USMLE Step 3 by January 1, 2010. Successful completion of USMLE Step 3 is required in order to process an H-1B visa application.
- At least one letter of recommendation should be from a physician within the United States. This physician must have observed your clinical skills.
- We do not offer Observorships or Externships.
Information for Osteopathic Medical Students
- You are required to take USMLE in order for your application to be considered.
Information for Residents with Previous U.S. Post-Graduate Training
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Before accepting a resident from a preliminary year or categorical residency from another accredited training program (either from within the UNSOM system or from an outside institution), a written verification of previous educational experience and an evaluation of past performance must be secured from the resident’s current and/or previous program director(s). Such evaluation must include an evaluation of the individual’s performance in each of the requisite six core competencies.
Resident Terms of Appointment
Interviewing
• Interview Dates:
November - 5, 10, 13, 16, 19
December - 1, 4, 7, 10, 18, 21
January - 5, 8, 11, 14, 22, 25, 28
• Where to stay:
For information on Las Vegas Hotels you may consider visiting www.LVRS.com.
Sorry, we do not pay for accommodations.
• Interview Day:
Please plan to arrive by 7:45am.
The interview day will last until approximately 2p.
Our address is: University of Nevada School of Medicine
2040 W. Charleston Blvd. - Suite #300
Las Vegas, NV 89102
• Where to park on interview day:
The School of Medicine building is located next to University Medical Center,
to the East of CVS Pharmacy (note our blue School of Medicine sign on top
of the 2040 Bldg). If you drive, parking is available in the any public parking area in addition to metered parking available.
Contact Information
Questions regarding your application should be directed to Liz Gutierrez via telephone at (702) 671-2348 or email at ELGutierrez@medicine.nevada.edu.
