- All applications must be completed and submitted using the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®). Our General Surgery Residency Program Office will not accept paper applications. The deadline for applying to our General Surgery Residency Program is Dec. 1.
All of the following must be received by our General Surgery Residency Program Office for your application to be considered complete:
- Completed application from ERAS
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae
- Official medical school transcript
- Dean's letter
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one must be general surgery)
- USMLE Board scores, including Step 1 and Step 2. USMLE scores less than 240 (Step 2) generally will not be invited for an interview
- Note: Any applicant who has not passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 AND Step 2 by the time the rank list is due will not be considered for ranking
Osteopathic medical school graduates:
- Must take USMLE Step 2 in addition to COMLEX Level 1 and 2.
- We will base interview invitations on Step 2 scores as noted above. USMLE Step 1 is not required for osteopathic students
Foreign medical school graduates:
- Submit with the application a copy of current and valid ECFMG certification (there is no minimum required score)
- Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals in the United States
- Must hold a J-1 visa. AHN does not sponsor the H-1B visa at this time
- Questions regarding visas can be directed to our Graduate Medical Education Office at (412) 359-3166
Interviews
- Our Admissions Committee reviews applications and applies the specific criteria that we use for granting interviews
- Personal interviews are by invitation only and are required for acceptance to our program
- We will conduct virtual interviews, and invitations will begin sending invitations on Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- We use Thalamus software to invite applicants, and schedule and conduct interviews
Interview Days
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
