Eligibility Requirements
- Documented completion of a general surgery residency program accredited by either the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Successful completion of the USMLE Steps 1 - 3
- Board-eligible in general surgery
Application Requirements
- Submit your application through the universal application form ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service), hosted by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
- Submit the following documents to ERAS:
- Application form
- Medical transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Wallet size photo (optional)
- ECFMG status report (for foreign medical graduate only)
- USMLE transcripts
- Dean's letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Register with the National Residency Matching Program. The Universal Thoracic Application is available on the NRMP site.