| July |
Residency Applications Begin
For more information and for exact claendar dates (which change every year), please visit the following Residency Application- related websites:
ECFMG Calendar http://www.ECFMG.org
ECFMG FAQ's about the Application Process
http://www.ECFMG.org
ERAS Information http://www.aamc.org
NRMP Match Schedule http://www.NRMP.org
FREIDA Residency Program Search http://www.ama-assn.org
|
Beginning of July |
Apply for tokens from ECFMG |
| Mid July |
Register at My ERAS and start working on your application |
| July / August |
Make sure Letter of Recommendation writers have submitted their letters to ECFMG |
| August |
Register for the NRMP Match |
| August - October |
Take USMLE Step II CK & CS
USMLE Step II Clinical Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Exams:
| What it tests: |
Clinical Science Knowledge & Clinical Skills |
| When to take it: |
Jul - Oct (between third and fourth years) |
| Cost: |
Step II CK: $675, Step II CS: $1,200; Budget between
$2,000 -$2,500 for exam, travel, and accomodations |
| Locations: |
Philadelphia - starting June 2004
Atlanta - starting July 2004
Los Angeles - starting August 2004
Chicago - starting September 2004
Houston - starting September 2004 |
| Exam Information: |
http://www.ecfmg.org
http://www.usmle.org
|
| Additional Info: |
This is a new format for this test. Step II CS
will replace CSA and TOEFL tests. Check
the ECFMG website for updated information. Scores
are valid for 7 years |
|
| September - May |
4th Year Clinical Rotations:
Medicine Sub-Internship 4 weeks
Pediatrics Sub-Internship 4 weeks
Primary Care 4 weeks
Electives 22 weeks
Total 4th Year: 34 weeks
|
| September |
ERAS Post Office Opens; Begin applying to Residency Programs through ERAS
|
| November |
Dean's Letters are released to programs
|
| November - January |
Attend residency program interviews
|
| December |
Deadline for NRMP Match registration.
|
| January - February |
Applicants and programs make Rank Order Lists
|
| February |
Applicants and programs submit Rank Order Lists
|
| March |
NRMP Match results announced. Hospitals send
residency appointments to applicants.
|
| May / June |
Graduation
It is ideal for all students to graduate by May. June
graduation may be too late to legally start residency
orientations and training in some places. Unless an
emergency arises, plan to graduate in May.
|
| June |
Graduation ceremony at Lincoln Center in NYC.
|
| June / July |
Residencies begin |
