Application Process

All PGY-1 residency candidates will be accepted through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). The Electronic Residency Application Service, ERAS is used for ALL PGY-1 residency applications.

Interviews are typically scheduled for Mondays

Generally accept 6-8 new residents per year

• ERAS Common Application Form (CAF) / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Official Medical School Transcript
• Three letters of recommendation
• A letter from the Dean of their medical school
• Official USMLE (or COMLEX) transcript
• ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) status (if applicable)
• Personal Statement

IMGs seeking entry into the Yale Pathology residency program should meet the following requirements:

• Passing USMLE scores on the first attempt. Note that you must have your official USMLE transcript sent. The ECFMG certificate does not substitute for this.
• Clinical experience in the United States is strongly recommended.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Graduation from medical school within the last eight years or full time attending patient care responsibilities in the United States within the last five years
• ECFMG certification prior to application
• Preferred: Ph.D. in a related field, in the United States