Applying

GENERAL INFORMATION
For those interested in applying for a residency position, applications should be submitted through ERAS. We accept applications for PGY-1 positions only. Positions are filled through the NRMP. All applications are screened according to selection criteria. Applications are reviewed once the MSPE is uploaded October 1. Applications submitted after initial interview offers will be reviewed as time permits.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants are selected to interview who align with the mission of LLUEM and LLUH as an institution. We place a high priority on individuals who possess the characteristics and skills of emotional intelligence, teamwork, selflessness, integrity, professionalism, compassion, empathy and critical thinking. Traditional markers of academic success are used for application screening but do not play a prominent role in applicant selection for interviews or applicant ranking.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must provide a medical degree from an LCME or AOA accredited school or international school recognized by California Medical Board prior to beginning residency.

To be considered for an interview please provide:

• A complete ERAS application
  
• Minimum of 1 SLOE (2 SLOEs preferred but the 2nd can be provided after the interview)
• A passing score on USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Step 1

INTERVIEW OFFERS
The first round of interviews are anticipated to be offered mid-October. You will receive notification of an interview offer, followed the next day by an invitation to schedule your interview date on Interview Broker. We have more qualified applicants than interview positions each year. As more positions become available, additional interview positions will be offered throughout interview season.

COVID Update

To reemphasize our selection philosophy, we perform individual holistic application review. Academic metrics are assessed in the context of the experiences that have formed the individual and  attributes that have been developed.

ELIGIBILITY

• 1 SLOE only is required this year
• Still need a passing score on USMLE/COMLEX and a complete ERAS application

INTERVIEW OFFERS

• Initial offers November 18
• Rolling offers throughout entire interviewing season
• Interview Broker self-scheduling with a day in advance notice of when we send out the link
• No “overbooking." We only send enough offers to fill the spaces we have.
  

INTERVIEWS

• Most Tuesdays & select Mondays
• Start November 30 & end February 9
• Interviews are entirely virtual on Zoom
• “Virtual social” with our residents day before interview
• Pre-recorded video “tours” of the hospital and area
• Optional in-person tours available throughout the season on Wednesdays for those who would like to see the campus in person and are in the area

This has been a challenging year. We want to work with you to make this interview season as painless as possible as we form our next class of outstanding residents at LLUEM. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.