Application FAQs

Interviews run from October through January. Invitations are issued on a rolling basis. Preliminary interviews are held on Mondays and Categorical interviews are held on Thursdays and Fridays. We limit the number of applicants on any given day to assure you a more personal view of our training program.

This information is reviewed by our residency application committee and invitations are extended as early as possible via email. We understand the difficulties students face making complicated travel arrangements.

We prefer scores > 210 but do not have an absolute cutoff.  Applicants who have previous failures on the USMLE are generally less likely to successfully match in our program

We prefer scores > 500 but do not have an absolute cutoff.

Applicants who graduated more than 5 years ago are generally less likely to successfully match in our program.

While US clinical experience is not an absolute requirement,  it is highly encouraged.

Yes, based upon their qualifications.

We sponsor J-1 visas only.

No, you do not have to be ECFMG certified to apply, but you need to be certified by match day.

Yes.

No, we do not offer observerships or externships if you have already graduated medical school. Those still in medical school can apply for a Sub-I or away rotation here at UT Health San Antonio through the Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS).  International students must contact the Office of the Dean. The residency program does not make arrangements for observerships or externships.

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We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) offered by the American Association of Medical Colleges. We DO NOT accept applications outside of ERAS. For more information regarding the electronic application process please contact your dean’s office or access ERAS online.

Visit ERAS online

The documents required to apply to our residency program are the following:

1. A complete and official medical school transcript;
   2. The Dean’s letter (MSPE) ;
   3. Three letters of recommendation. Two from members of the Department of Internal Medicine and letters from attending physicians supervising your medicine sub-internship or ICU experience are highly suggested;
   4. United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE) transcript (parts I and II);
   5. Personal statement.

All official correspondence should be through the ERAS system. General questions can be submitted to imresidency@uthscsa.edu

We are not able to comment on the status of individual applications. You will be notified via email with an invitation to interview or if your application has been declined.

Most students in U.S. medical schools have experienced delays or interruptions in their clinical training due to COVID 19. Applications will still be considered even if some core clerkships or sub-internships have not been completed. The program reviews applications holistically and takes into account the applicants’ entire experience in their courses and clerkships.

International Graduates have also been impacted by cancellation of the Step 2 CS examination and limitations in the availability of observerships in the US.  Our program can only consider international applicants who are ECFMG certified. Any of the pathways to certification outlined by the ECFMG are acceptable. The program reviews all applications holistically, taking into consideration prior training and clinical experiences. Clinical rotations or observerships in the US are an important element considered in the application,  as these experiences help prepare applicants  for residency in the United States.