The Application Process
For the 2012-2013 academic year, The Department of Family Medicine will offer two unique programs, the Main Program (1203821241) and the Urban Program (1203812673). To apply for either of these programs, all applicants must use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) at 
www.aamc.org/eras. All applicants must apply to each program separately within ERAS. All supporting documents for ERAS applications should be directed to ERAS and should include:
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation letter from your medical institution
- Transcript
- Three letters of recommendation from faculty members familiar with your performance. At least one should be from a family physician
- USMLE scores
- Recent photograph (for identification purposes only)
The deadline for applying for the 2012-2013 academic year is December 16, 2011.
What We Look for in Our Applicants
When reviewing applications, our recruiting team will only consider the most qualified applicants. A qualified applicant is one who:
- Provides at least one letter of recommendation from a Family Physician (out of the 3 required LORs)
- Has at least one year of U.S. Clinical Experience (Observerships and Research Positions do not count)
- Has graduated medical school no more than 3 years before the potential start of residency (2009 or later)
- Received a two digit score of 80 or higher on the first attempt of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2.
- Passes USMLE Step 2 CS on first attempt
- Must be ECFMG Certified (If applicable)
- Must be eligible for a J-1 Visa (if applicable)
Foreign Medical Graduates
- Must submit applications through ERAS as described above.
- Must have graduated from medical school within the past 3 years (2009).
- Must have minimum 1 year clinical training in the United States. Observerships and research positions do not satisfy this requirement.
- Must have a valid ECFMG certificate.
- Must be eligible for J-1 visa. It is important to note that Ohio State accepts J-1 visas only.
The Interview Process
- After review of applications through ERAS, applicants may be invited to interview with our residency.
- Residents may be invited for a preliminary interview via Skype.
- Submitting an application through ERAS does not guarantee an interview.
- One of our residents will be your "Resident Host". Your Resident Host is your main point of contact with our program.
- Candidates will be interviewed by faculty members and residents and will receive a tour of the facilities. You will be invited to attend an informal dinner with residents the evening before your interview.
- Applicants are responsible for interview expenses such as travel and incidentals. We provide lodging and dinner with our residents the evening prior to your interview as well as lunch during your interview day.
- Interviews are generally on Wednesdays and are planned to take place between November 2, 2011, through January 25, 2012.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sarah Germak
Residency Coordinator
2231 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43201
Phone: (614) 293-2651
Fax: (614) 293-2717
Sarah.Germak@osumc.edu
