RWMC: Residency: How to Apply

How to Apply to RWMC

Roger Williams Medical Center accepts applications only through the national Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Please click on the links below to begin the process.

US medical students should contact their Dean's office or ERAS:
www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm

International medical graduates should contact the ECFMG at
www.ecfmg.org/eras
(For IMGs: Roger Williams sponsors J-1 visas only. We also unfortunately do not offer observerships or externships.).

A complete ERAS application includes:

Personal statement
Dean's letter
Three letters of support
Passing USMLE scores (80 or higher on each step taken)
Medical school transcript
A recent photograph (optional)

All applicants must also register with the National Resident Matching Program
(Phone: 202-828-0566). Specific NRMP numbers for each specialty are listed on the Next Steps Page within each specialty.

- U.S. medical students should contact their Dean’s office or ERAS.

- International medical graduates should contact the ECFMG. Roger Williams sponsors J-1 visas only. Otherwise, preference is given to International medical graduates who have:

Graduated within the past five years.
Scored 80 or higher on Step 1 and/or 2 on their first attempt.
One year of U.S. clinical experience.

ECFMG certification is required only by the time residency begins.
Application deadline is November 30, 2006

Department of Internal Medicine Residency Program Contact:

Barbara A. Oliveira
Department of Internal Medicine
Medical Education
825 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
Fax: (401) 456-6809
Phone: (401) 456-2033 E-mail: Barbara A. Oliveira at boliveira@rwmc.org