Sanford School of Medicine Residencies

Pediatrics Residency Application Requirements

United States or Canadian medical school graduates must graduate from an LCME-accredited or AOA-accredited school.

Application requirements for all applicants
  • Dean's letter
  • Medical school transcript
  • Photo
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • USMLE transcript or COMLEX transcript
Additional requirements for international graduates

(includes U.S. & Canadian citizens who are graduates of a foreign medical school)

  • Passing scores on Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS of the USMLE
  • Three letters of recommendation, with at least two letters from U.S. physicians with first-hand knowledge of the applicant's U.S. clinical experience
  • Candidate must be ECFMG certified by February 1, 2010 to be considered for a position starting June 21, 2010
  • There is no published cut-off for year of graduation from medical school, but a candidate is required to provide evidence of continuous work in the medical field since graduation
  • Program does not technically sponsor J-1 and H1b visas (candidate must bear costs), but will assist with the necessary paperwork. We are exempt from H1b cap (Note: We do not allow F-1 visas with OPT.)
  • To be considered for an H1b visa, candidates must have documentation through ERAS of a passing score on USMLE Step 3 on file by February 1 ("will take" or "score pending" cannot be recognized as a passing score)

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