How to Apply

Southeast Health Transitional Year offers 12 PGY-1 positions each year. These appointments are awarded through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP).

Step 1: Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
ERAS collects the following information:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • USMLE Licensure Exam Transcripts (Required)
  • Medical School Performance Evaluations (Dean’s Letter)
  • Minimum of 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)

After you select our program code, the application is available to our department electronically, for review.

Please visit the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to start your application.

Step 2: Interview Invitations
An invitation for an interview will be sent out beginning October 6, 2023 through the ERAS scheduling system. Applicants will have 72 hours to respond to the interview invitation before it will be offered to another candidate. Rolling interview invitations will continue until December 6, 2023 for those placed on our waitlist.

Candidates not initially invited for an interview will begin receiving an email between October 16, 2023 and January 8, 2024 indicating their application status (waitlist or rejected).

Applicants are selected for interviews based on a selection rubric which involves various aspects of each application. During this busy time of year, phone calls will not be accepted, please email if you have questions regarding your application or the interview process.

Step 3: The Interview
Interviews will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays

  • October 26th
  • November 9th
  • December 12th
  • January 11th

Further information concerning the interview day:

Program Director Welcome
Ravi Nallamothu, MD will welcome applicants and introduce leadership team.

Individual Interviews
Each applicant will participate in three separate interviews.

Interview Day
The day begins via Zoom at 8:00 am central time and will conclude by 5:00 pm Central time.

Facility Tour
A tour of the hospital and GME clinic will be given to applicants when they are not interviewing.

Step 4: The Match
All PGY-1 positions are offered through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP).

The department follows the policies and agreements set by the NRMP.

Important Dates:

September 27, 2023 Program will begin reviewing applications
October 6, 2023 Program will begin sending invitations
November 30, 2023 Program Application deadline
March 15, 2024 NRMP Match Results

Unfortunately, we will not be sponsoring any visas (J1, H1) at this time.

We invite qualified candidates to apply for the Southeast Health Residency Program through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®).

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We are excited for your interest in our Transitional Year residency program. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Payne.

Please email us at [email protected]