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Applying to the Program

The following statements represent the minimum criteria needed for you to be considered for residency by our Residency Training Committee. Please forward the following items to ERAS:

  1. Current CV with Personal Statement.
  2. Wallet size photograph.
  3. Official Medical School transcripts.
  4. Copy of Medical School Diploma, if awarded. Foreign medical graduates must have a medical degree from a school listed in the World Health Organization Directory of Medical Schools, have fulfilled all educational requirements to practice medicine in the country where the degree was obtained, and hold a valid license for same.
  5. Dean's Letter of Recommendation.
  6. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation.
  7. USMLE Step I and II Scores (we require scores 200 or above).

All foreign medical graduates must also provide copies of:

  1. A Valid ECFMG Certificate.
  2. A Valid VISA or proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Sponsorship based on clarification by the Graduate Medical Education office). We sponsor J-1 visas only.

A valid Illinois State License is mandatory for you to begin training here at Loyola. The licensure process will begin after acceptance in the program. If you would like preliminary Information regarding the licensure procedure and requirements, it can be obtained from:

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
320 W. Washington St.
3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: (217) 782-0458

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Training Programs at Loyola Medicine.

Any questions you may have can be directed to our Residency Coordinator, Ela Stekala.