Applicant Corner

Application to the Program

How to Apply

We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Applications Service (ERAS) and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Fellowship Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match. Your ERAS application should include the following: 

• ERAS common application form

• Current CV

• Personal Statement

• Three letters of recommendation

• Medical school transcripts

• USMLE and/or COMLEX transcript

• ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

• Documentation of successful completion of a 2-3 year fellowship in an internal medicine
  If fellowship program is still in progress, a letter of good standing including anticipated graduation date from your Program Director will meet this requirement

Important Dates

July 3, 2024
Applicants may start submitting applications in ERAS at 9am (ET)

July 17, 2024
Programs may begin reviewing applications in ERAS at 9am (ET)

Late July/Early August
First round of interview invitations will be sent through Thalamus

August through September
Interviews conducted virtually the following dates:

• 8/20/24

• 8/21/24

• 9/4/24

• 9/23/24

• 9/26/24

*Additional dates may be added as needed at the discretion of the program

August 21, 2024
The NRMP Match opens. Please remember to register with the Match! Our NRMP ID is 1334142F0.

November 20, 2024
Rank Order List (ROL) certification deadline

December 4, 2024
Match Day!

Documents

The University of Minnesota Office of Graduate Medical Education maintains a New Applicant page, which is a useful resource for learning more about applying to a UMN program. All applicants to a UMN GME Program must acknowledge that they have received the following information: benefits (including disability insurance), stipends, professional liability coverage, institutional policies, a sample residency/fellowship agreement, institutional policies on eligibility, selection, and transfer, and visa sponsorship. This information may be found on the New Applicant page and you may also find direct links to each document below.