Application Process

For specific eligibility requirements, please refer to GME benefits, requirements and resources.

Our residency program only accepts applications through the AAMC's Electronic Residency Application Service. ERAS collects the required materials and then transmits these documents from your medical school to our residency program. We do not require any materials beyond the ERAS requirements. The UFCOM-J Department of Internal Medicine in Jacksonville also participates in the National Residency Matching Program.

The following required documents must be provided to ERAS:

• ERAS Common Application Form
• A personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation:
• One from an internal medicine physician at your medical school
• Two from physicians who are familiar with your work or abilities>
• Dean's letter (downloaded from your school on November 1st)
• Official medical school transcript
• USMLE score report
• Curriculum vitae

Please do not mail any documents to us unless we request them from you directly.

Deadline

The deadline for submitting your completed application is December 31st.

Interviews

We suggest that individuals attending an interview arrive in Jacksonville the preceding night. This will allow interviewees the time to attend a special welcome reception/dinner, with the house staff members, at one of our local restaurants. The interview day will begin between 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. and end before 2:00 p.m. The day will include:

• An introduction to the program
• Attending morning report
• Tour of the facility
• Interviews
• Time to meet current residents and faculty
• Lunch over a presentation about the program

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