Internal Medicine Residency

Eligibility

• Medical School: Eligible applicants must be graduates of a medical school accredited by either the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or of an international medical school listed by the World Health Organization published World Directory of Medical Schools. International Medical Graduates must expect to have a current, valid certificate from the Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) by the beginning of training.
• USMLE/COMLEX Examinations: Applicants must have passed Steps 1 and 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (“USMLE”) or COMLEX equivalent. The number of attempts at passing the USMLE/COMLEX is strongly considered.
• Medical Licensure: Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Georgia training license. All appointments are contingent upon the resident obtaining and maintaining a Georgia training or full license.
• Prerequisite Training: Eligible applicants who are not graduates of US allopathic medical schools must demonstrate clinical experience equivalent to that of a 3rd or 4th year US medical student, as evidenced by supportive letters of recommendation from a verifiable source.
• Visa Status: We do not sponsor or accept any visas.  
• Current Human Resources Requirements: Successful applicants must satisfactorily complete a reference check, background check, employee physical, alcohol and drug testing, and any other pre-employment criteria as may be required by SGMC Health.
• Non-Discrimination: The Internal Medicine Training Program will not discriminate with regard to gender, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or sexual orientation.
• Meet Essential Standards: Applicants must meet the essential standards of an internal medicine resident, as listed at the end of this document.

Selection Policy

• National Matching Programs (NRMP): SGMC Health’s residency training programs participate in the national matching program.
• Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS): Applicants must submit their complete application using ERAS. Applications by e-mail, mail, fax, or other delivery will not be accepted. Applications must include:
  • The common application form
  • USMLE / COMLEX scores
  • ECFMG report and certificate for international medical graduates (this includes U.S. applicants attending medical schools outside of the U.S.)
  • An official transcript from the applicant’s medical school
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation
  • 3-4 Letters of Recommendation, including
    • The Department of Medicine letter (when available)
    • Two or three additional letters of recommendation
  • The personal statement
  • NOTE: A photograph is not required for application

Appointment Requirements

After successfully matching into the Internal Medicine Residency Program, applicants must:

• Consent to a criminal background check.
• Submit to a pre‐employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a training license in the State of Georgia.
• Supply proof of ECFMG certification (Foreign Medical Graduates only).
• Non‐citizens must have Permanent Resident Status or current Employment Authorization Card.
• Submit proof of successful graduation from medical school.
• Updated USMLE/COMLEX results, if applicable
• Sign a SGMC Health GME Agreement of Appointment / Employment Contract
• Submit to a health examination and supplementary test(s), which includes tests for drug and/or alcohol abuse, and receive the required immunizations in compliance with the sponsored program health system’s policy and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. It must be determined the applicant is in sufficient physical and mental condition to perform the essential functions of appointment. The results of all examinations shall be provided to the health system’s Employee Health Services.
• Successful passage of Institutional Net Learning Modules required for Employment.
• Attend required GME orientation