International Medical School Graduates

OU-Tulsa welcomes all International Medical School Graduates who are interested in applying for a residency position. Our requirements for International Graduates are listed below.

Resident Eligibility Policy

Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada must meet each of the following qualifications:

1. Hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
2. Are citizens of the United States, or hold a permanent immigrant visa (“green card”), or are eligible to hold a J-1 visa.
3. For those requesting any type of visa, USMLE Step III MUST be passed before submitting your application.

Application Requirements

• Minimum score of 80 on USMLE exams, preferably on the first attempt.
• A graduation date of no longer than 5 years prior to the start of the application year. For example, the latest graduation date possible for those submitting their applications during the 2008 – 2009 application year is July 1, 2004
• Minimum of three months clinical experience in the United States. This includes observerships and externships, but NOT research.
• Three letters of recommendation from a United States licensed physician (preferably professors affiliated with a medical school) who have observed and have knowledge of your clinical skills. It is preferred that the letters come from a physician in the field of internal medicine or a subspecialty of internal medicine.
• A fully completed ERAS application, including (but not limited to) the following:
  1. The common application form
  2. USMLE transcript
  3. ECFMG report and certificate.
  4. Medical School transcript.
  5. Dean’s letter
  6. Personal Statement
• If you have any questions about the requirements, please take a moment to read our Frequently Asked Questions.