INTERN/RESIDENT PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING
Application Instructions and Requirements

All 4^th year medical students applying for osteopathic internships and residencies will be applying to program(s) of their choice via ERAS^®. Please consult the following AOA website for the steps in the ERAS application process: https://www.do-online.org/index.cfm?PageID=edu_main&au=D&SubPageID=sir_postdoc&SubSubPageID=sir_nwseras .

A rotation at POH Regional Medical Center is suggested, but not a requirement for internship application.

An interview will be scheduled AFTER the application is received from ERAS.

Application may be submitted anytime before October 1st of the year prior to the desired contract year. A completed application consists of the following:

• The completed application form.
• Minimum of three (3) physician references
• Reference from Dean of Medical School
• Medical School Transcripts (official copy)
• National Board Scores (copies acceptable)
• CV
• Personal Statement

RESIDENT/FELLOW
Application Instructions and Requirements

Application may be submitted anytime before October 1st of the year prior to the desired contract year. Interns should submit an application AFTER beginning their internship.

To apply for a residency/fellowship with POH Regional Medical Center, please complete all necessary forms and submit all required documentation to POH Medical Education at the address shown on the application form.

APPLICATIONS FOR DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH ERAS ONLY.

It is your responsibility to do the following:

• Distribute the reference forms to the physicians you have chosen, making sure to supply the name of the physician at the bottom of the reference form and your name at the top of the form. A personalized letter of reference, in lieu of or in addition to the form, will also be accepted.
• Request letters from the Dean of your medical school and the Director of Medical Education (from internship and/or residency).
• Request medical school transcripts and national board scores.

A personal interview will be scheduled AFTER the application is completed.

A completed application consists of the following:

• The completed application form.
• Minimum of three (3) physician references
• Reference from Dean of Medical School
• Reference letter from Director of Medical Education
• Medical School Transcripts (official copy)
• National Board Scores (copies acceptable)
• CV
• Personal Statement

If you do not hear from the specialty trainer as to an interview date, or if you have any questions, please contact the Office of Medical Education.

All interviews should be completed by December of the year prior to desired starting date.

RETURN ALL APPLICATIONS TO:
POH Medical Education

Address Information is Located in the CONTACT INFORMATION Section.