Frequently Asked Questions

What are the program requirements?
We have no specific requirements other than applying through ERAS, (ie: no score requirements or specific year of graduation, etc.).  Your application will be reviewed by our Selection Committee when the entire set of credentials have been received.  We are unable to grant an interview based on an email or phone inquiry.

Do you have a year of graduation requirement?
No.

Is clinical and/or research experience required?
No.

Do you have a minimum score requirement?
No. We do look for passing on the first attempt, but exceptions have been made in the past.

Can I apply with only one score?
Yes.

What is your ERAS application deadline?
For the Osteopathic (DO) program - December 1, 2008.
For the Allopathic (MD) program- December 31, 2008.

What makes up a complete application?
Three (3) letters of recommendation plus a Dean's letter with transcripts, score reports, personal statement, common application form (CAF), USMLE scores and transcripts, CSA (CS) results, and ECFMG status report (if applicable).

Any other documents may be sent directly to us with a cover letter from the applicant as to why this material is not being sent via ERAS.  Please be sure to include your ERAS identification number if sending information under a separate cover.

What visas do you sponsor?
We currently sponsor J-1 visas. We also accept OPT's and EAD's.

** Our program is not exempt from the H1-B cap so we are unable to sponsor initial H1B visas.**

Do I have to have my ECFMG certificate when I apply?
No.

What is your deadline to report USMLE scores?
All scores need to be received before the rank order list submission deadline in mid February.

What precentage of US grads and IM grads do you have enrolled in your program?
Click here: http://www.svh-wmc.com/current.html

Does SVH accept paper, email or ERAS applications?
ERAS only. (This includes osteopathic applicants).

Does SVH participate in the Couples Match?
Yes.

Does SVH offer shared residencies?
Yes.

What specific Internal Medicine Programs do you offer?
Categorical Medicine.
Preliminary Medicine.
A dually approved (AOA/ACGME) Osteopathic Traditional Rotating Internship.
For curriculum information click here:
http://www.svh-wmc.com/rotation.html

Is the Osteopathic Traditional Rotating Internship linked to the residency?
Yes. If you desire a career in primary care, you would first rotate through our dually approved AOA internship, then advance to the PGY2 and PGY3 levels, respectively.

What match do osteopathic applicants participate in?
DO students can register and participate with either the AOA or NRMP match. However, in order to receive AOA credit, you must participate in the AOA match.

Does SVH offer any fellowships?
Yes, we offer an independent 3-year cardiology fellowship followed by a 1-year interventional program. We have jointly sponsored fellowships with The University of Massachusetts Medical School in Critical Care, Critical Care/Anesthesia and Gastroenterology.

What other residencies are offered at SVH?
Radiology and Podiatry.

Does SVH offer combined residency programs?
No.

Are research opportunities available?
Yes, for our employed residents.

What library resources are available at SVH?
Click here for more information: http://svhweb/Library/index.html

What kind of scholarly activities do your residents participate in?
click here: http://www.svh-wmc.com/education.html
click here: http://www.svh-wmc.com/news.html

Do you offer observerships, externships or any other volunteer programs?
No.

Do you offer moonlighting opportunities?
Yes.

When do you conduct interviews?
Interviews are scheduled Tuesday through Fridays.  The interview season runs from October 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008.  (Exceptions will be considered).

How many positions are available?
3 year (categorical) = 15
1 year (preliminary) = 20
Out of these 35 positions, 6 are funded for Osteopathic students participating in the Traditional AOA Rotating Internship.

Does SVH accept IMG’s?
Yes.

What is the placement record for your graduates?
Approximately half of our graduates enter excellent fellowships and the other half remain in primary care.

What is your Board passage rate? Our 3-year rolling average is 90%.

For more information, click here: http://www.abim.org/resources/states/st_ma.shtm

Is St. Vincent Hospital financially stable?
Yes. We are one of the few hospitals in the entire state to be profitable.

Has SVH ever been placed on probation by the ACGME/RRC or AOA?
No. In the past we have always received stellar reviews and in 2003, all of our programs received a full 5-year accreditation.

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