Application Basics
All applications to the Pediatric Residency Program at the University of Virginia are received through ERAS, the Electronic Residency Application Service administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges. ERAS transmits application materials from Deans' offices to residency programs via the Internet. Your ERAS application should include
- three letters of recommendation
- curriculum vitae
- full medical school transcript
- an NRMP number (requires completed NRMP application)
- USMLE scores-Steps I and II (results from Step I are needed for the application; results from both are needed prior to the end of the interview season.)
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (formerly Dean's Letter)
- personal statement
IMPORTANT: In order to understand the requirements for clinical appointment and employment at the University of Virginia Health System, it is extremely important for you to review the Requirements and Benefits of Appointment as part of the application process. It contains specific information related to appointments, contracts, stipends, and benefits. You may also wish to take a look at the overview of the Salaries and Benefits package for pediatric residents.
Questions and Correspondence
All correspondence relating to applications, interviews, etc. should be directed to:
Nancy Jarvis, Lisa Morris, or Dori Williams
Residency Program Coordinator, Department of Pediatrics
University of Virginia Health System
P.O. Box 800386
Charlottesville, VA 22908
E-mail: uvapedsres@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu
Telephone: (434) 924-2533