Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Medical Center

APPLICATION PROCESS/MATERIALS

ELECTRONIC RESIDENCY APPLICATION SERVICE (ERAS) VS PAPER APPLICATION

There are currently two methods of submitting the requested application materials: submitting an electronic application using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) or submitting a paper application.

Programs that go through a matching program (NRMP or Subspecialty Match) use ERAS; those programs, which do not use a matching program for selection of their residents, use a paper application. The program to which you wish to apply will designate how to submit your application. In either case, all requested application materials must be on file in the program office of your choice. Applications must be completed before consideration for review.

APPLICANT INTERVIEWS

Interviews are offered by invitation only by the program director or his/her designee. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the Medical Center to see our facilities and to interact with the residents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS

The following documentation is required for all applicants for each program selected. Applicants selecting more than one program must ensure that each program has a complete set of required documents):

• Completed ERAS Application or paper application (as designed by the program)
• Dean’s Letter
• Letters of Recommendation: One to four letters of recommendation as per the
  requirement of each program.
• Medical School Transcript
• For M.D. applicants: A copy of your USMLE Step 1 score (and USMLE 2, if available)
• For D.O. applicants: A copy of your NBOME/COMLEX level I score (and NBOME/COMLEX level II, if available)
• Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Visa Status (if applicable)

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SCHOOL GRADUATE APPLICANTS

In addition to the above-required materials, International Medical School Graduate applicants are required to also submit the following documentation with their application before it will be considered for review:

• A copy of your diploma and translation
• A copy of your current valid ECFMG Certificate
• A copy of your USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores
• An unconditional "Applicant Evaluation Status Letter" from the Medical Board of California in which they have determined that your undergraduate medical education is acceptable to satisfy licensure requirements as a physician and surgeon. This letter must be dated no earlier than one year prior to the date your training will begin. Otherwise, you must contact the Medical Board of California for an updated approval letter before your application will be reviewed. Or a valid California Medical License.
• IMG applicants should contact the ECFMG for application materials and eligibility requirements with regard to registering with NRMP and ERAS.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Upon inception of employment by the Department of Health Services of Los Angeles County:

• All resident physicians will be fingerprinted as part of the employment registration process.
• All resident physicians must have a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) for pay purposes.
• All resident physicians must complete a physical examination before beginning training and have an annual physical examination to continue employment.
• For employment purposes, Federal Law requires the Department of Health Services of Los Angeles County to obtain documented proof of employment eligibility to work in the United States from all employees as part of the registration process. This is known as INS I-9 Documentation.
• As a condition of employment, Department of Health Services of Los Angeles County employees must be willing to take a Loyalty Oath.

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