Family Medicine Residency Application Process
How to Apply
Mercy Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program will only accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Paper applications will not be accepted.
Application Information
Application Process
Mercy Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and accepts applications only through the Electronic Residency Application Service Program (ERAS). You must contact your medical school for ensuring delivery of your application, transcript, and Dean’s letters and faculty recommendations to our program via the internet. Applications are reviewed by the Resident Recruitment Committee; those applicants who meet or exceed our criteria may be considered for an interview and these are scheduled in November through January. During interviews, applicants will have an opportunity to meet with our Program Director, faculty and staff. At this time, our institution does not sponsor visas.
Please note that the deadline for applying through ERAS is December 31, 2012.
NRMP #: 1530120C0
Program ID#: 1202500719
Required Documents for Application
- USMLE Scores – Competitive academic achievement in USMLE scores will be given preference and copies of the USMLE test scores must be forwarded to accompany the application. Applicants must have passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2 on the first attempt unless there are extenuating circumstances that affected performance. Passing USMLE Step 2 CS prior to the start of residency is a requirement of employment.
- Applicants must have graduated from medical school within 5 years of applying to the program. Preference will be given to applicants who are within 2-3 years of graduation.
- Applicants must have excellent English comprehension, written and speaking skills.
- ECFMG Certificate – International Graduates must include a valid (not expired) copy of the ECFMG certificate with their application.
- Letters of Recommendation – In addition to a Dean’s letter from medical school, three letters of recommendation must be sent through ERAS. These letters should attest to the applicant’s demonstrated interest in family medicine, personal qualifications, and scholastic and clinical abilities.
Resident Transfers
Residents applying for a transfer position into the Mercy Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program are selected using the same criteria listed above. Before accepting a resident who is transferring from another program, the program director must obtain verification of previous educational experiences and a summative competency-based performance evaluation of the transferring resident and have an available opening for a transfer candidate.
Interview Process
Selected applicants will be interviewed beginning November 1, 2012, and will run through January 30, 2013. Those selected will be offered an interview via email from Ms. Patricia Schmitt, the Residency Coordinator.
In order to be ranked, all applicants must have posted a passing score for USMLE Step 2. Inquiries may be directed to
Ms. Patricia Schmitt.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for admission without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Mercy Memorial Hospital System is an equal education opportunity institution.
Contact Us
Mercy Memorial Hospital System Family Medicine Residency
718 N. Macomb Street
Monroe, MI 48162
Susan Hulsemann, MD, Program Director
Phone: (734)240-4592
Patricia Schmitt, Program Coordinator
Phone: (734)240-4594
Fax: (734)240-5322
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