Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the University of Illinois at Chicago Family Practice Residency. We accept applications for residency through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

The NRMP Code number for the UIC Family Medicine Residency Program is 115020.

Interviews

Following review of all completed application documents, selected applicants will be contacted for interviews to be scheduled during the months of November, December and January. Applicants are responsible for the completeness of their files.

Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must be registered with the National Resident Matching Program (NMRP) and participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Graduates of American Medical Schools

Applicants who have graduated or will graduate from an accredited US medical school must have passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 before being considered for a residency position.

Graduates of American Osteopathic Schools

Applicants who have graduated or will graduate from an accredited osteopathic medical school in the United States must have passed the USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Step 1 before being considered for a residency position.

Graduates of Medical Schools Located Outside of the United States

Applicants who have graduated or will graduate from medical schools outside of the United States must meet the criteria listed below before being considered for a residency position.

• Hold a medical degree from a school listed in the World Health Organization Directory of Medical Schools, fulfilling all educational requirements to practice medicine in the country where the degree was obtained.Have passed the USMLE Step 1. Have a valid ECFMG certificate if already graduated from medical school.
• Either be a US citizen or be a lawful US Permanent Resident — we do not sponsor visas.

Additional Selection Criteria

All applicants are considered on an individual basis. However, unless an applicant has other outstanding characteristics it is unlikely that an invitation to interview will be extended to applicants that do not meet the following criteria:

• Substantial clinical experience in the United States
• Graduation from medical school within the last four years

Additional information inquiries may be directed to:

	Abby Irvine Program Coordinator UIC Family Practice Residency (312) 996-8209 fmres@uic.edu