Family Medicine Residency Sumter - How to Apply

Application information

Acceptance requires graduation from a medical school approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the Association of American Medical Colleges, the AOA Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, or to be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

First-year appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program beginning July 1.

Applicants are considered for interview after receipt of:

• Application and personal statement via the ERAS system.

• Transcripts and USMLE or COMLEX board scores.

• Two (2) letters of personal recommendation.

• A medical school MSPE.

The resident selection committee screens applicants according to the following criteria:

• Passing scores on USMLE or COMLEX steps.

• Graduation from an accredited medical school within the last two (2) years (exception for U.S. military personnel serving as general medical officers).

• US Citizenship or unrestricted authorization to be employed in the US.

• (Valid ECFMG license, if international medical graduate).

• Two (2) years U.S. clinical experience, if international medical graduate.

The deadline for applications is December 15. All application materials must be received through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We also strongly encourage all applicants to complete Step 2 of the USMLE or COMLEX and the clinical skills exam before January 1 of their fourth year.

Please direct all correspondence to:

Shannon Mewborn
Program Administrator
Family Medicine Residency – Sumter
FMResidencySumter@prismahealth.org