{"id":408,"date":"2018-10-03T17:58:24","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T17:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/medicine\/?page_id=408"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T15:14:55","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/medicine\/education\/internal-medicine-residency\/apply-now\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Application FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”How does your program use signaling?”]The following are frequently asked questions from prospective residents regarding the application process, required documents, and program details.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” color=”white” gap=”10″ active_section=”-1″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” title=”Frequently Asked Questions”][vc_tta_section title=”When do you hold your interviews?” tab_id=”1725468230614-f21f92f0-2aaa”][vc_column_text css=””]Interviews run from November through January. Invitations are issued on a rolling basis. Invitations will be released Tuesdays and Fridays after 2:00pm CST starting in mid-October. Since we are holistic in our review process, it takes time to review everyone\u2019s application. We limit the number of applicants on any given day to assure you a more personal view of our training program.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How does your program use signaling?” tab_id=”1725467430974-facf3fb9-f186″][vc_column_text css=””]Our program will use signals as a sign that an applicant is interested in our program and that applicant will be considered highly when allocating interview invitations. Signals will not be used for rank list decision making.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do you have USMLE score minimums?” tab_id=”1725468409672-5b39f3d9-38e9″][vc_column_text css=””]We prefer scores > 210 but do not have an absolute cutoff. \u00a0Applicants who have previous failures on the USMLE are generally less likely to successfully match in our program[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do you have COMLEX score mininmums” tab_id=”1725468552698-95ae16cf-8f26″][vc_column_text css=””]We prefer scores > 500 but do not have an absolute cutoff.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do you have a medical school graduation year cutoff?” tab_id=”1725468641906-229f95ff-6c5c”][vc_column_text css=””]Applicants who graduated more than 5 years ago are generally less likely to successfully match in our program.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do you require U.S. Clinical Experience?” tab_id=”1725468736436-ef3da11f-d09e”][vc_column_text css=””]While US clinical experience is not an absolute requirement, \u00a0it is highly encouraged.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do you take IMGs?” tab_id=”1725468863450-10f2ad57-5d07″][vc_column_text css=””]Yes, based upon their qualifications.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What visas do you sponsor?” tab_id=”1725468944591-353c1291-360a”][vc_column_text css=””]We sponsor J-1 visas only.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do you require ECFMG certification to apply?” tab_id=”1725469048073-b377a556-3078″][vc_column_text css=””]No, you do not have to be ECFMG certified to apply, but you need to be certified by match day.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do participate in couples match?” tab_id=”1725469152073-51e985ac-3356″][vc_column_text css=””]Yes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do you offer observerships or externships to medical school graduates?” tab_id=”1725469233091-64312454-cf4d”][vc_column_text css=””]No, we do not offer observerships or externships if you have already graduated from medical school. Those still in medical school can apply for a Sub-I or away rotation here at the University of Texas at San Antonio, UT San Antonio, through the Visiting Student Learning OpportunitiesTM (VSLO\u00ae) program.\u00a0 International students should review the School of Medicine\u2019s current policies\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0The residency program does not make arrangements for observerships or externships.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is so special about your program? Why should I choose it?” tab_id=”1725469412998-3cd828e8-5ca8″][vc_column_text css=””]We\u2019re so glad you asked! Take a look at our Program Highlights<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”When do I apply for residency tracks?” tab_id=”1725635876442-3358b403-a6f2″][vc_column_text css=””]Prospective applicants who are interested in the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (Track) apply through a separate NRMP match option #1722140C4.\u00a0 For all other tracks, residents apply after the main match.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What fellowship programs do you offer?” tab_id=”1725469575680-ebe6037b-21d3″][vc_column_text css=””]Learn more about the fellowship programs offered at the University of Texas at San Antonio, UT San Antonio<\/a>. Click on the names to be directed to the specific program sites.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I apply to the Internal Medicine residency program” tab_id=”1725469725499-40f59c5c-6b94″][vc_column_text css=””]We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)<\/a> 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\u2019s office or access ERAS online.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What documentation do you require for the ERAS application?” tab_id=”1725469857931-7ed67609-1c36″][vc_column_text css=””]The documents required to apply to our residency program are the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. A complete and official medical school transcript;
    \n2. The Dean\u2019s letter (MSPE);
    \n3. 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;
    \n4. United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE) transcript (parts I and II);
    \n5. Personal statement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is your preferred method of communication?” tab_id=”1725470035659-ee5c148e-51bd”][vc_column_text css=””]All official correspondence should be through the ERAS system<\/a>. General questions can be submitted to imresidency@uthscsa.edu<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”I would like to know a status update on my application. Who should I talk to?” tab_id=”1725470261641-e37998d6-34e7″][vc_column_text css=””]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do I need COVID-19 Vaccinations to train at this program?” tab_id=”1725467694645-8cccde08-efdb”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes, COVID-19 vaccinations are required. The Audie L. Murphy VA does not allow for exemptions from COVID vaccinations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]