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Program Requirements

Every year we have 4 categorical and 2 non- designated preliminary spots in our Program. Applications are accepted and reviewed through ERAS only  (please no faxes or emails) beginning in September. Deadline for submission is December 1st. . Interviews  will run from November- January. In order to be considered, you must have the following requirements:

  1. Above 190 on USMLE Step 1
  2. Must have graduated within the past 3 years, unless currently in an ACGME approved program in the U.S.
  3. U.S. Citizenship or Premanent Resident status
  4. Foreign Medical Graduates must currently be enrolled in an ACGME approved program in the U.S.
  5. If selected for our program, candidate must have passed Step 2 and 2 CS before beginning July 1st. It is also required that all PGY-1 residents then pass Step 3 before continuing to the next level.

Information on our program can also be found  on FREIDA. If any unexpected openings occur during the academic year, it will be posted on the APDS website.

For further information please feel free to contact us.