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How to Apply
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Visa Policy (Word doc) |
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Each program will give you specific details about how to apply, including application deadlines and what documents are required. Just select your specialty of interest. When applying, it is important to have all of your documents submitted on time. It is best to get your application in as early as possible, as interview slots fill quickly. For training programs using ERAS, the electronic post office usually begins transmitting applications at the beginning of September. Most of our programs stop accepting applications by December 31st. |
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Documents Required
In addition to the application, the minimum required documents are:
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- USMLE/COMLEX board scores
- Medical School transcript
- Dean’s Letter or Program Director's Letter of Good Standing
- Letters of recommendation from three medical school faculty members and/or clinical rotation preceptors
- If applicant has rotated through a Kaiser Permanente facility an optional letter from a KP attending physician is an added plus
International Applicants
If you are an International
Medical Student,
applications are
accepted through ECFMG (Educational
Commission for Foreign
Medical Graduates).
In addition to submitting
the minimum required
documents you must
also have your Foreign
Medical Graduate
Certificate as well
as the Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) from California
Medical Board at the time of applying
for residency. For
details on how to
obtain a status letter
please visit the Medical
Board of California
website.
www.medbd.ca.gov/Applicant_International.pdf
Fellowship Applicants
Most Kaiser fellowship programs have now transitioned to an electronic application process hosted by ERAS. Please check each program for their current process.
Kaiser Fellowship Application Form (Word doc)