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Dr. Kevin Simpson

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Department of Medicine at the Loyola University Medical Center. We are one of the top academic medical centers in the country, dedicated to advancing the art and science of medicine. We have state-of-the-art facilities, a faculty of outstanding clinical scholars and rapidly expanding research programs.

Of equal importance, at Loyola you will find a friendly, caring atmosphere and a love for learning that are part of the culture of this Jesuit University and medical center. We sincerely believe in our stated mission: "the pursuit of knowledge in the service of humanity." As a resident in the Department of Medicine, you will be a part of this culture, these facilities and these people. We know you will find many unique features at Loyola that make this an exciting and challenging place to pursue your career in medicine.

Kevin Simpson, MD
Program Director
Internal Medicine Residency

Interview Season Philosophy on Equity

Our Internal Medicine Residency Program is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable environment of excellence. We conduct application reviews blinded to photos to ensure impartiality and focus solely on the merits of each candidate's qualifications. Our interviewers undergo training to mitigate bias, ensuring fair and objective evaluations. In alignment with national recommendations, we avoid in-person visits of any kind during the application process, including “second looks”. We believe this provides all candidates with an equal opportunity regardless of their geographic or financial circumstances. We believe these practices strengthen our program and contribute to the development of outstanding physicians.

Categorical Applicants

Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Loyola Medicine's Internal Medicine Residency program! Please note the following application requirements:

  • The Loyola Internal Medicine Residency Program will again participate in the Supplemental ERAS Application process for the 2025 match.
  • Applications will be accepted via ERAS only. Allopathic and osteopathic applicants are welcome.
  • All applications must be received by December 1st.
  • While we preferentially review applications from those who signal our program, we also consider applicants who do not signal us.
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your professional qualifications. We strongly encourage that one of these letters be a Department of Medicine Chairman letter.
  • Applicants must have graduated from medical school within the last two years. Applicants from international medical schools must be ECFMG eligible prior to any interview and certified prior to starting residency, if matched.
  • J1 visas are sponsored. H1B visas will not be sponsored.
  • Applicants with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status are welcome.

Please note that each ERAS application is reviewed individually. Each year we receive thousands of applications for a limited number of interview slots. To help you plan your application strategy, it may be helpful for you to know the characteristics of the typical applicant invited to interview this past recruitment season:

Our intern selection committee prioritizes applicants who are active final year medical students, who have demonstrated a high level of performance throughout medical school and particularly in rotations within Internal Medicine, and who have consistently excellent performance on certification exams.

If you have any specific questions about the Loyola Internal Medicine Residency itself, which are not addressed elsewhere on our website, you are encouraged to contact our Program Coordinator in charge of recruitment, Stephen White at spwhite@lumc.edu.