Yes. We do accept applications from international graduates and do have international graduates in our current program. However, international medical school graduates must either be US citizens or have legal resident status.
No. We are regretfully unable to accept applications from VISA candidates at this time.
Yes. Applicants must have passing USMLE or COMLEX Step/Level 1 prior to application and Step/Level 2 scores prior to rank order list certification.
No. All applicants must have passing USMLE or COMLEX step 1 and step 2 scores.
Yes. Applicants need to have passed both Step 1 and Step 2 exams with no more than one fail total. . All steps must be taken and passed within the past 7 years due to California licensure requirements.
Yes, all applicants must be eligible for the a Postgraduate Training License (PTL) issued by the Medical Board or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
No. Only applications submitted through ERAS will be reviewed.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after receipt. For best consideration application should be received by October 1st.
Yes. We only accept applicants registered for the Match (NRMP).
Two. At least one letter from a family medicine physician. If you are unable to receive a family medicine letter due to geographic availability, other primary care physician letters will be considered.
Applicants should have graduated from a medical school recognized by the Medical Board or Osteopathic Medical Board of California within the last two years. Well qualified applicants with ongoing clinical activity may be considered outside of this timeframe on a case-by-case basis.
Applications from applicants with previous residency training are considered on a case-by-case basis, including the nature for leaving prior training and impact on program.
Yes. All matched residents are required to undergo a criminal background check prior to starting.
Yes. All Providence residents are required to meet Caregiver Health's minimum health criteria, including but not limited to:
The hospital does have 4 housing units which are made available for residents to rent. However, most residents need to find their own housing. There is considerable competition for rental units in our community due to the student population of Cal Poly Humboldt. We advise that residents start looking for housing soon after they match. The hospital does have relationships with reality agencies which can assist residents to find suitable housing.
Although not required, it is very strongly suggested that residents have their own automobile. Most clinical rotations are close enough to the hospital and clinic to make walking or bicycle commuting possible. However, there are several rotations in Arcata and Fortuna, 10 and 15 miles distant respectively. In addition, first and second year residents spend a one-month rotation at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento 300 miles away. Although public transportation is possible, it would be very inconvenient.
