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.
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