Application requirements and applicant resources
Application Process
The Transitional Year Residency Program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and accepts applications exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Eligible candidates are graduates of an LCME- or RCPSC-accredited M.D. program, or an AOA-accredited D.O. program.
Required application materials:
- ERAS application
- Official USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (1–2 pages)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Documentation of USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1
- USMLE Step 2 CK or COMLEX Level 2-CE, completed before the program start date
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Official medical school transcript (in English)
- Diploma
No minimum USMLE or COMLEX score is required. All applications are reviewed by the program’s Application Review Committee. The Transitional Year Residency Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You will be contacted via the ERAS or Thalamus portal to schedule an interview.
We accept 10 residents a year.
Yes.
All communications with the program should be through the ERAS portal. We highly discourage candidates from trying to reach the program by phone or work email.
Applicant Resources
- Sample Resident/Fellow Contract (PDF) — view a sample agreement of appointment outlining terms and benefits for the 2025–2026 academic year.
- Welcome & Program Resource Padlet — includes insights into our curriculum, local resources, and a welcome from the program team.