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Application & Interview Process
FAQs
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How do I apply to the radiology residency program at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita? |
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You must apply through ERAS. the Electronic Residency Application Service from the AAMC, the Association of American Medical College. |
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What is the application deadline? |
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The application deadline is November 30, 2008. However, we will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as early as the first of October. |
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What are the 2008-2009 interview dates? |
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We will interview on Mondays, Wednesdays and an occasional Friday beginning the first part of November through mid January. |
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What is USMLE cutoff score? |
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We use 210 for cutoff for part 1 as a guideline, reviewing and considering the entire application. |
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How many Letters of Recommendation do you require ? |
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We require 3 letters: 1 from Radiology and the other 2 should be from faculty you worked with closely preferably Surgery & Medicine. |
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Do you require US clinical experience prior to radiology residency? |
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Prior to starting radiology, a US ACGME accredited 1- year clinical experience is required, such as medicine, surgery or transitional year internships. |
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Do you offer a Transitional year as part of your program? |
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The Internal Medicine Department at UKSM-W will accommodate Radiology Residents in their PGY1/clinical year. |
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Do you have a cutoff for year of medical school graduation? |
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Yes, 4 years. |
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Do you accept international medical graduates into your program? |
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Yes, if screening criteria are met. |
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Do you currently have any international medical graduates in your program? |
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No. |
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Does your program sponsor any visas? |
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We don’t currently sponsor any visa’s. |
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How many residents do you plan to accept this recruitment year? |
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3 |
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How many applicants do you plan to interview? |
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Between 30 and 35. |
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How long is the interview day? |
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We will begin at about 8:00 am and the day should end by approximately 2:30 pm. |
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Who can I call for more information? |
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Becky Mann – Program Coordinator: 316.962.2211/ becky.mann@wesleymc.com |
Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
The KUSM-W Radiology Residency program will accept applications only via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) from the Association of American Medical College.
ERAS was developed to save time and effort for all involved in the residency application process--applicants, schools, and programs-while using the Internet for the rapid delivery of residency applications, transcripts, dean's letter, and recommendations.
The ERAS application includes all traditional components of a residency application, including the application itself, a personal statement, dean's letter, medical school transcript, and letters of recommendation.
In addition, upon the applicant's request, a USMLE transcript, including test history and scores, may be included.
International graduate applications also include an Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Status Report with regularly updated information about the applicant's certification status. International graduates must be able to be licensed in the State of Kansas and be ECFMG certified. This includes graduation from a medical school that is approved by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts no more than four years prior to starting the residency program. A US Citizenship, permanent visa/work authorization, or J-1 Visa is required.
A photograph may be provided for each applicant. Information such as past employment and volunteer activities, formerly provided by some students in the form of a curriculum vitae, is part of the ERAS Common Application Form.
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Application Process
The following criteria are required as a minimum for consideration for residency appointment.
- NRMP Universal Application form.
- Official Dean's Letter or Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
- Medical school transcript.
- Copy of USMLE score(s) (Part 1- minimum of 210, part 2 - minimum of 200.)
- Three letters of recommendation. One letter from Radiology and two should be from faculty members with whom you have worked closely, preferably Surgery & Medicine.
- Curriculum Vitae and Personal Statement.
Application materials must be received by November 30, 2008.
A personal interview is required and will be scheduled for the months of November through January. An invitation for a personal interview may be extended only through ERAS.
An ideal itinerary might include the following:
- Meet with the Program Director, Dr. Kamran Ali and/or Assistant Program Director, Dr. Dan Davis.
- Interviews with residents.
- Tour of the Radiology Department.
- Interviews with other Radiology faculty members.
- Informal lunch with residents.
Interviews are generally completed before 2:30 p.m.
Lodging for the evening prior to the interview may be arranged upon request at NO charge to the applicant.
For more information about applying contact Becky Mann, Program Coordinator, by phone at (316) 962-2211, by fax (316) 962-7231, or by email at Becky.mann@wesleymc.com. |
