How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in our program! If you would like to apply for a residency position, please submit all required information through ERAS.

Feel free to contact us with any specific questions at (708) 216-6053 or e-mail our Program Coordinator, Jill Wallock, at jwalloc@lumc.edu.

• Applications will be accepted via ERAS only.
• Applications must be received by December 1st.
• All applications are reviewed. However, our ideal candidate is an individual completing undergraduate medical education (MD or DO) within 2 years of their anticipated start of residency.
• Applicants with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status are welcome.
• Applicants from international medical schools must be ECFMG eligible prior to any interview and certified prior to starting residency, if matched.
• J1 visas are sponsored. H1B visas will not be sponsored.

Other application requirements/guidelines: 

• Must have a passing result on USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 to apply.
• Passing score on USMLE Step 2/COMLEX Level 2 is not necessary for interview consideration but required for ranking.
• Completion of a visiting elective is not required to interview.
• Departmental letters are not required to interview.
• Up to 4 letters of recommendation reflecting an applicants clinical abilities in any setting/specialty are accepted.
• Consistent with MPPDA recommendations:
  o    Interview invitations will not be sent prior to October 7.
  o    Applicants will have 72 hours to schedule their interview before the spot is released.
  o    The program will notify applicants of its intention to interview, waitlist, or not invite them within 2 months of ERAS opening for review. 

Virtual Interview Day Schedule (all times CST)

Wednesday Schedule

7:00pm ............ Pre-interview Social Event

Thursday Schedule

8:45am…………..Welcome/Program Director Introduction

10:00am…………Break/Optional Viewing of Recorded Lectures

11:00am…………Interviews with Program Director and Med-Peds Faculty

12:00pm…………Final Questions/Wrap-Up

Interview and Post-Interview Communication

• We adhere to NRMP and AAIM standards.
• We accept clarifying questions about our program but otherwise discourage post-interview communication.
• We do not offer organized second looks.
• All program representatives who participate in recruitment complete annual bias training.

Our Commitment To Diversity

As in the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics, the Loyola Med-Peds Residency Program is committed to training physicians from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. By working in a diverse environment, all trainees benefit from enhanced cross-cultural awareness and communication skills needed to provide culturally competent care. Given that our patients come from a variety of ethnic/cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, building a diverse and talented community of residents and fellows is a necessity. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) engages with all training programs to facilitate the recruitment and advancement of bright underrepresented physicians who are equipped to become leaders and meet the varying needs of our patient community. Specifically, ODI works to:

• Increase recruitment of talented minority trainees into residency and fellowship programs
• Provide underrepresented trainees with mentorship, career development and opportunities for networking
• Create an environment that promotes retention and satisfaction of diverse house staff
• For more information about diversity and outreach programs please contact Dr. Freager Williams, Assistant Dean of Diversity (fwilliams@lumc.edu) or visit the ODI website.