Application Process

The Department of Medicine participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service. You may apply through your medical school's Dean's office or through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.

ERAS - Electronic Residency Application Service

The following are required by December 15, 2008:

Completed application
Official letter from dean of your medical school together with transcript
At least two letters of recommendation from faculty members who have worked closely with you in medical school

International Medical Graduates (IMGs):

According to the University of Kansas GME policy, only J-1 Visas are accepted
Passing scores on the first attempt of USMLE steps 1 and 2 are required
A minimum of two months of U.S. clinical experience is preferred
Graduation from medical school within five years
All medical schools must meet accreditation requirements of Kansas State Board of Healing Arts for licensure

Interviews will be scheduled November through the end of January:

Interviews are required for acceptance into the program, with few exceptions
Interviews are arranged by invitation after application review
Interviews are usually conducted on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Typical interview day:

Morning Case Conference at 8:00 am
Faculty interviews during the morning
Lunch
Tour of our facilities

Additional information is available from:

Department of Internal Medicine
Attn: Gerri McPherson
1013 Wescoe, MS 2027
University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-6050
medresapps@kumc.edu

Internal Medicine Chief Residents
Department of Internal Medicine
913-588-4010
imchiefs@kumc.edu