In accordance with the Department of Graduate Medical Education’s Policy on Recruitment and Appointment, the following describes the eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and procedure for appointment to the program.
Application Method
Applications should be submitted via the Electronic Resident Application Service (ERAS). This is the only avenue by which applications will be considered.
Candidates will not get special consideration by circumventing the process and emailing the Program Director or Program Coordinator. This is discouraged.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Ability to carry out the duties as required of the fellowship program.
- Proficient in the English language, to include reading printed and cursive English, writing (printing or typing) English text, understanding spoken English on conversational and medical topics, speaking English on conversational and medical topics as determined by the program director and/or selection committee.
- Must meet one of the following qualifications:
1) Must have graduated from an accredited College of Medicine in good standing.
2) Must have completed an AOA-approved or ACGME-approved Internal Medicine Residency Program in good standing.
3) Be licensed or able to obtain a medical license in the State of Michigan.
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Application Requirements
Applications are downloaded from ERAS and reviewed for eligibility and completion by the program coordinator. The following information must be received before the application will be considered and before an applicant is invited for an interview:
- Medical School Transcript
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Eligibility to Work Status
- Three Letters of Recommendation (1 must be from the current IM residency program director)
- Dean's Letter of Reference
- Passing Scores on COMLEX 1, 2 & 3 and/or USMLE 1, 2 & 3.
Selection Process
The fellowship program uses both objective and subjective criteria to select applicants. The Program Director and Selection Committee are responsible for selection and appointment of fellows to the program. The application process meets all requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunity and the Americans with Disability Acts and does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran’s status.
Once an applicant has been found to meet minimal selection criteria, the Program Administrator distributes applicant information to the program director for review. The Program Director selects applicants to interview.
Following the interview, the Program Selection Committee (Program Director, Academic Program Administrator, and Faculty) will review the applicant and rank them based on the criteria above.
Following completion of discussion by the Program Selection Committee, the Program Director compiles a final rank list in priority order for submission to the NRMP.
Interviews
Invitations to interview will be made on a rolling basis as applications are reviewed from ERAS.
An applicant invited for an interview should review and be familiar with the terms, conditions and benefits of appointment (and employment) including financial support, vacation, professional leave, parental leave, sick leave, professional liability insurance, hospital and health insurance, disability insurance, and other insurance benefits for the resident and their family, and conditions under which living quarters, meals and laundry or the equivalents are provided. This information will be provided to all interviewed candidates on the date of interview. Applicants can also access much of this information through the Resident Handbook at www.mclaren.org/oakland/gme.
The interview consists of approximately four hours with the program director, faculty members, the program administrator, and fellow representatives.
Criteria for selection include:
- Confirmation of eligibility requirements
- Performance on standardized medical tests
- Must have successfully passed all levels of the licensing examination appropriate for the program (COMLEX-USA or USMLE).
- Overall academic performance in medical school and residency
- Recent clinical training or experience
- Demonstrated ability to choose goals and complete the tasks necessary to achieve those goals
- Maturity and emotional stability
- Honesty, integrity and reliability
- Professionalism, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated interest and motivation to pursue a career in the specialty of Pulmonary/Critical Care
Oakland Resident & Fellow Salary/Benefits