2022 Interview Season

Applications will be accepted only through ERAS - the Electronic Residency Application Service. All positions will be filled through the NRMP - National Residency Matching Program. Traditionally, all of our positions fill and we do not have available positions post-Match.

Application Criteria
We will complete a holistic review of application files once they are complete with the following documents:

• Personal Statement
• Dean's Letter/MSPE
• Medical School Transcript
• USMLE/COMLEX Transcript(s)
• Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • At least 1 letter must be from an Internal Medicine Department Chair or internal medicine faculty member

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.
• 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

• All interviews are conducted virtually. We have designed an interview day we believe best captures the personal feel of our program so you can discover the best fit learning environment for yourself.
• 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.

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