Categorical Applicants
Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Loyola Medicine's Internal Medicine Residency program! Please note the following application requirements:
- The Loyola Internal Medicine Residency Program will again participate in the Supplemental ERAS Application process for the 2026 match.
- Applications will be accepted via ERAS only. Allopathic and osteopathic applicants are welcome.
- All applications must be received by December 1st.
- While we preferentially review applications from those who signal our program, we also consider applicants who do not signal us.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your professional qualifications. We strongly encourage that one of these letters be a Department of Medicine Chair letter.
- Applicants must have graduated from medical school within the last two years. 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.
- Applicants with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status are welcome.
Please note that each ERAS application is reviewed individually. Each year we receive thousands of applications for a limited number of interview slots. To help you plan your application strategy, it may be helpful for you to know the characteristics of the typical applicant invited to interview this past recruitment season:
Our intern selection committee prioritizes applicants who:
- Are active final-year medical students
- Have demonstrated a high level of performance throughout medical school
- Have excelled particularly in rotations within Internal Medicine
- Have consistently excellent performance on certification exams
We recognize that some applicants may value the opportunity to revisit programs after interviews to help inform their rank decisions. However, our program has chosen not to participate in the Voluntary Program Rank Order List (ROL) Lock Pilot, and we will not be offering post-interview second-look visits.
Our decision is rooted in a commitment to equity. Many applicants face financial and logistical barriers to traveling to Chicago, and we believe that all candidates should be evaluated and supported based on the same experience - their interview day. By maintaining a consistent and fair process for all, we aim to reduce unnecessary pressure and ensure that every applicant has an equal opportunity to engage with our program.
We welcome your questions and are happy to provide additional insight into our program. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
In alignment with the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) guidelines, our program is committed to promoting a fair and minimally disruptive interview process for all applicants.
We release initial interview invitations on Tuesdays and Fridays after 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). This timing is intended to reduce interference with clinical responsibilities such as morning rounds across U.S. time zones. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you during the interview season.
If you have any specific questions about the Loyola Internal Medicine Residency itself, which are not addressed elsewhere on our website, you are encouraged to contact our Program Coordinator in charge of recruitment, Stephen White at spwhite@lumc.edu.
Preliminary Year Applicants
Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Loyola Medicine's Internal Medicine Residency program. Please note the following application requirements:
- Applications will be accepted via ERAS only. Allopathic and osteopathic applicants are welcome.
- All applications must be received by December 1st.
- Two letters of recommendation (a third letter is optional) from individuals familiar with your professional qualifications. Preferably one of these would be from an Internal Medicine faculty.
- Applicants must have graduated from medical school within the last two years.
- 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.
- Applicants with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status are welcome.
Please note that each ERAS application is reviewed individually. To help you plan your application strategy, it may be helpful for you to know a bit about what types of applicants are most successful in our program. An ideal preliminary resident match for our program is someone who is looking for a truly comprehensive and educational intern year. With the exception of having a continuity clinic, preliminary residents in our program enjoy the same mix of clinical experiences and curricular programming as our categorical residents.
If you have any specific questions about Loyola Medicine's Internal Medicine Residency program itself, which are not addressed elsewhere on our website, you are encouraged to contact our Program Coordinator in charge of recruitment, Stephen White at spwhite@luhs.org.
We look forward to you visiting Loyola! All Interviews for the 2025-26 Application Cycle Will be virtual.
- Should you have any questions or find you are unable to keep your reserved interview time, please call (708) 216-4943.
- Interviews will be offered and scheduled via Thalamus scheduler.
- Categorical interviews will be held on most Thursdays from October 2025 through January 2026, either in the morning or afternoon.
- Preliminary interviews will take place on a few Tuesdays, also either in the morning or afternoon, during the same period.
- Morning interview sessions will be from 7:45 am to 12:00 pm CST.
- Afternoon interview session will be from 12:45 am to 4:15 pm CST.
- An example itinerary of events is listed below:
Loyola Interview Day
Coordinator Greeting & Tech Check
Begin your day with a welcome from our program coordinator and ensure your technology is set up for a smooth virtual experience.
Program Director Welcome and Overview
Our Program Director will provide an introduction to the program, highlight our mission, and outline what makes Loyola unique.
Interview with Faculty/Associate Program Directors
You’ll have the opportunity to meet with faculty members or Associate Program Directors for individual interviews. This is a chance to share your story and learn more about our academic environment.
Break
A brief pause in the day to relax and recharge.
Chief Resident
Q&A Join our Chief Residents for an informal conversation about residency life, support systems, and their experiences at Loyola.
Resident Experience & Virtual Tour
Our current residents will share their personal experiences and walk you through a virtual tour of the hospital and surrounding community.
Meet Our Chair and Program Director Wrap-Up
Close the day with final thoughts and an open Q&A session with our Department Chair and Program Director.
