University of Virginia Health System

The University of Virginia Health System is a participating member of the National Resident Matching Program. All applicants for first-year residency appointments must register with the NRMP at http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/start.htm. All applications to our program must be submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Hard copy applications via regular mail or fax will not be accepted.

The deadline for accepting applications is December 31, 2007.

A Complete Application Includes:

• NRMP Application Form
• Medical School Dean's Letter
• United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Scores of 200 or above on the first attempt (Step 1 required, Step 2 optional)
• Medical School Transcripts
• At least two Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement

Requirements for Foreign Medical Graduates Include:

• United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Scores of 200 or above on the first attempt
• Graduation from medical school within the past five years
• One year of clinical experience in the United States
• Current ECFMG certification
• We support only J-1 visas

Interview Selection:

A formal interview is required to be considered for the program. Applications will not be reviewed in ERAS until they are complete. Upon review, interviews will be granted by e-mail notification. Interviews will be conducted from November to January.

Deadline for application submission to ERAS is January 1, 2008.

If you need additional information, please contact the Internal Medicine Residency Recruitment Office at (434) 924-5725, or at the following address:

Internal Medicine Residency Program

Internal Medicine Residency Recruitment Office

PO Box 800696

University of Virginia Health System

Charlottesville, VA 22908

Our Housestaff take applicants and their guests to dinner on Sunday or Wednesday evening before each interview session. We encourage applicants to participate in the dinner program as it affords an opportunity to speak with current housestaff and their families. Applicants are welcome to bring their spouse or significant other.

The formal activities of the interview day end at approximately 2:00 PM.

The hotels below are close to the University and Medical Center - some within walking distance - and offer reduced room rates for applicants. To ensure special rates, you must mention that you are interviewing for a Residency or Fellowship Program at the University of Virginia Medical Center when you make your reservation.

All rates are pre-tax and subject to availability. Rates do not apply to football weekends or Friday/Saturday nights.

Arrange airport and Medical Center transportation 24 hours in advance where available.

Click here for a Searchable Database of all lodging in the Charlottesville area.

Check Expedia.com or other hotel-travel listing sites for interactive maps showing more detail on location and proximity to the Medical Center.

Getting To & Around Charlottesville