Surgery Residency Application Information

Residency Program - Application Information

All applicant documentation must be uploaded through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) from the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) as this is the only means that we use to accept applications. For additional information about ERAS, students and graduates of US Medical Schools should contact the Student Affairs Office at their Medical Schools or the ERAS website https://www.aamc.org/students/medstudents/eras/.

We do accept foreign medical graduates from accredited medical schools. The graduate must have received their ECFMG certification prior to interviewing.  Please note that US clinical experience in not required but most definitely preferred. Students and graduates of foreign medical schools should contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Please have your application with supporting documents submitted to ERAS by November 1st of each year. The following documents are required for interview:

• Completed ERAS Application
• Current CV
• Personal Statement
• Dean’s Letter
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Medical School Transcript
• USMLE Scores
• ABSITE Scores (if applicable)

After your application and supporting documents are received, the Department of Surgery Review Committee will screen them and if indicated, you will be contacted via email with an invitation to interview. This year the following dates will be available for virtual interviews at TTUHSC Department of Surgery:  

• November 3
• November 17
• December 1
• December 15
• December 29
• January 5

 TTUHSC Department of Surgery participates in the NRMP (National Residency Matching Program). We generally fill five (5) categorical positions and five (5) preliminary positions from our PGY 1 applicants. Those of you applying for first year positions should obtain information on the match from your Dean or from the NRMP http://www.nrmp.org/.

Additional information on TTUHSC application requirements can be found HERE...