Application Process

Applications to the Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Maryland are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All positions are only offered through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).

Instructions for Applying

We offer several tracks at the University of Maryland:

Categorical Internal Medicine

• Categorical Internal Medicine (3 years) – 1252140C0
• ABIM Research Pathway for physician scientists – 1252140C1
  • 2 years of Internal Medicine + 3-4 years Fellowship training
• Categorical International Scholars Track (3 years) – 1252140C2
  • Only for candidates supported by SACM (Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission) 

Preliminary Internal Medicine (1-year tracks)

• Preliminary Internal Medicine – 1252140P0
• Preliminary International Scholars Track – 1252140P2
  • Only for candidates supported by SACM (Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission)

Internal Medicine–Pediatrics (4 years) – 1252700C0

Internal Medicine–Emergency Medicine (5 years) – 1252705C0

Required Documents

Please submit the following required items through ERAS no later than December 16. See specific instructions for each track below.

• ERAS application
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• 3 letters of recommendation
  • One must be the Structured Evaluation Letter (SEL/”Departmental Chair Letter”)
  • A 4th letter of recommendation is encouraged, but not required.
  • For the preliminary track, it is encouraged to have at least 1 Medicine letter (Chair or faculty)
• Official copy of medical school transcript
• USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 Report
• USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 Report
  • USMLE Step 2 CK must be received no later than January 30
  • Step 2 CS is not required.
• Personal statement

ABIM Research Pathway (For Physician Scientists)

• We are accepting applications in Cardiology, GI, Geriatrics, ID, Nephrology and Pulmonary/Critical Care.
• We are not accepting applications in Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, Rheumatology and Sleep Medicine.
• Include a letter of recommendation from your research mentor in ERAS.
• Complete a Research Supplemental Application to elaborate on your research interests (required).

International Scholars Tracks (Categorical or Preliminary)

• Only candidates supported by SACM (Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission) are eligible. All others will be rejected.
• You will be sent a request through ERAS for documentation of your SACM support.

Internal Medicine–Pediatrics

• Visit the Internal Medicine–Pediatrics website for more information.

Internal Medicine–Emergency Medicine

• Visit the Internal Medicine–Emergency Medicine website for more information.

Visa Requirements, International Graduates and Osteopathic Students

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) adheres to the standards and guidelines for the employment of non-immigrants as established by federal immigration laws and the US Department of Labor. UMMC will hire only US citizens and non-citizens who are authorized for employment.

• Non-immigrant alien residents or fellows will be sponsored under the J-1 visas program.
• H-1B and F-1 visas are not accepted.
• EADs associated with Optional Practical Training (OPT) extensions are not appropriate to begin training in the Internal Medicine Residency program.
• Sponsorship guidelines require all applicants accepted into the program to convert to a J-1 visa prior to starting their training with UMMC.

For International Graduates

If you are an International Medical Graduate, please note the following requirements. Further information about visas is available on the GME International Physicians page.

• You may apply to our categorical or preliminary tracks.
  • Do not apply for the International Scholars track. This is only for candidates sponsored by SACM (Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission). All others will be rejected.
• Valid ECFMG certificate that must be secured prior to June 1.
• 2 months of active US clinical experience is highly recommended but not required.

For Osteopathic Students

For applicants with questions about disabilities and technical requirements for applicants and residents, please see the GME Technical Standards Policy.

For any additional questions, you can reach us at umdmed@som.umaryland.edu.