US clinical experience (months)not specified as a requirementmonths
Graduation within (years)3(2 preferred)
Step 1, 2(CK) on first attemptnot specified as a requirement
ECFMG for interview not specified as a requirement
Complete application by2027 season dates will be updated in Aug-Sep 2026
VisaJ1
Notes and additional requirements: Notes and additional requirements:Step 1 and Step 2 are required at the time of ranking. ECFMG certificate required prior to beginning training. Applicants cannot have a gap between medical school graduation and their first year of residency of more than two years. Applicants with a gap of a year or more between medical school and residency must have clinical experience in the US during the gap.