All applicants must meet entry requirements established by ACGME. Applicants with one of the following qualifications are eligible for appointment to an ACGME accredited program:
- Graduate of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by Commission of Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
- Graduate of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaisons Committee of Medical Education (LCME)
AccessHealth Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program will accept applications only through ERAS and utilizes the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for the selection process.
Applicants must provide a Dean’s Letter from their medical school and 3 letters of reference.
Selection criteria include academic credentials, communication skills, personal statement, and interest in Family Medicine, particularly in rural and underserved communities. AccessHealth does not discriminate with regard to gender, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Residents requesting to transfer from another program will require a satisfactory summary evaluation from all previous Program Directors prior to being considered for a resident position.
Applicants who successfully match at AccessHealth Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program will receive a written contract immediately, a current benefit summary including paid time off and leaves of absence, and documentation of details of professional liability insurance. Successful applicants must also be willing and prepared to complete all required background checks, drug screens, pre-employment physicals and provide all documentation as required for employment by AccessHealth.