Application Process

Qualifications and Criteria

Minimum Qualifications for Applicants

• Graduate from an accredited medical school.
• U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident. CHC does not sponsor visas.
• Physically able to fulfill the resident job description after provision of reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• No felonies on record.
• Appear suited for Community Health Care’s goals and values.

Additional Criteria

• Graduate of medical school accredited by Liaison Council for Medical Education (LCME) or World Health Organization.
• Apply through ERAS and within the rules of the match and ACGME or AOA.
• Complete ERAS file, including at least transcript, Dean’s letter, USMLE or COMLEX transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
• Foreign-born graduates of non-LCME schools must be certified by the Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), which includes language, proficiency, and cultural competence.
• No more than two years away from the practice of medicine.
• Failed no more than two medical school courses or rotations. All fails must be remediated.
• Passed step I and II of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) licensing exam.
• Failed no more than one exam prior to passing on repeat.

Application Review and Interviews

Files are reviewed after the following is submitted:

1. Completed ERAS application
2. Personal statement
3. At least two letters of reference
4. Medical school transcripts
5. USMLE or COMLEX scores