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. 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) total of 3 LORs required
• 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 with 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.

Interview Season 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 is required (2 preferred), 3 LORs total
• Passing score on USMLE 1/COMLEX 1 and a complete ERAS application for interview consideration. USMLE 2/COMLEX 2 passing score is required before Rank Order List certification
• Osteopathic applicants-USMLE 1 or USMLE 2 is not required

INTERVIEW OFFERS

• Initial offers mid October
• Rolling offers throughout entire interviewing season
• Thalamus - self scheduling 
• No “overbooking." We only send enough offers to fill the spaces we have.
• We factor into our decisions preference signals and geographic preferences.

INTERVIEWS

• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
• Start late October and finish late January
• Interviews are entirely virtual on Zoom
• “Virtual social” with our residents day before interview
• Pre-recorded video “tours” of the hospital and area

SECOND LOOKS

• Optional, in-person second looks will be hosted in early February after the residency's Rank Order List is certified January 31
• Contact us if you are interviewing with us this year and would like to visit LLUEM while you are in the area at any point during interview season