Application Process
Providence Portland Medical Center participates in the
National Residency Matching Program. We welcome qualified graduates from M.D. and D.O. programs. Applications
must be submitted through Electronic Residency Matching Program (ERAS). Paper and email applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Traditionally
all positions fill and we do not have available positions post-Match.
Application deadline is December 1 - Early application is encouraged as
interview spots are limited and fill quickly!
The application materials we require are as follows:
- Completed ERAS application
- Medical School Transcript
- Personal Statement
- Dean’s Letter (MSPE)
- Three letters of recommendation – one from the department chair on
internal medicine or a department representative from your third year
clerkship.
- USMLE/COMLEX transcripts for Step 1 (with Step 2 results available before
ranking deadline)
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants must be graduates of:
- U.S. or Canadian medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on
Medical Education (LCME).
- Osteopathic medical school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
- Applicants must be eligible to be licensed in the State of Oregon
International Graduates
- Have a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing
jurisdiction in which they are training
- International medical graduates must have a valid ECFMG certification prior
to appointment.
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Demonstrable inpatient experience and credible letters of recommendation
from an ACGME accredited teaching hospital.
Observerships and research do not meet this requirement.
- Applicants must speak and write fluent English. Other language skills are an asset.
- Graduation from medical school ideally within the past 2 years.
- Providence considers J1 Visa or permanent residency only.
Interviews
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be conducting ALL interviews virtually.
We are working hard to design an interview day that will best capture
the personal feel of our program so you can discover the best fit learning
environment for yourself. We will update the website once the schedule
of the interview day is confirmed.
- Interviews begin early November and extend through mid-January.
- Invitations are extended after thorough review of each application.
- We use a 3rd party software to manage our interview scheduling.
Interview Day
To be determined
Resident Contract
(The current, approved version of the contract is subject to periodic revision
to reflect changes in compensation, hospital policies and procedures,
accreditation requirements or regulatory requirements)
Appointment
After matching, applicants must:
- Undergo a criminal background check pre-employment drug screening
- Submit to a health screening and provide necessary immunization documentation
- Submit proof of successful medical school graduation
- Meet requirements to obtain a State of Oregon training license
- Provide updated USMLE/COMLEX results
- Sign the Graduate Medical Education Training Agreement
- Attend orientation