Application Guidelines

Timeline for Applicants – 2024-25 Match Cycle:

• Late September 2024 - ERAS opens for program review
• Late October to Early November - Interview invitations will be sent via Thalamus
• November 12th through January 19th - Remote interviews will be held
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For Internal Medicine Residency Applicants

Thank you for your interest in our Internal Medicine Residency Program at Henry Ford Hospital Program. AAMC 1402511189 and NRMP Program Code 1300140C0. All application information is on the Henry Ford Hospital website. For your convenience, the information is listed below. As the ERAS application process is expensive, please review this information to determine if our program is a good fit for you.

1. Applications should be received through ERAS by November 1st, although most interview slots may be filled by then. Apply as early as you can, with as complete an application as you can. Applications received after that time may or may not be reviewed.
2. We do not have USMLE score requirements; it is strongly preferred that all exams are completed on the first attempt.
3. Osteopathic applicants (DO) can apply with COMLEX exams. However, please be aware that many fellowship programs following residency prefer the USMLE exams. It is strongly recommended that all exams be completed on the first attempt.
4. We would be happy to sponsor a J1 visa for applicants needing visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor an H1b visa. If you have an advanced degree from a US medical school (M.D./D.O.) or US graduate school (M.P.H.), you will be able to start residency on an OPT visa through your school. Following that, you will revert to a J1 visa.
5. Medical school graduation should be at most three years ago.
6. Interviews are offered in mid-October and will take place from November through mid-January. For the 2024-2025 interview season, all interviews will be held virtually.
7. All our positions will be offered through the NRMP match. You should be ECFMG certified by the time the match list is submitted.
8. Due to insurance regulations, we are unable offer externship or observership positions. We are also unable to provide rotations for current medical students from outside of the USA. The current information is available here.
9. You must have passed USMLE/COMLEX Step 1, Step 2 CK to start residency.
10. We do not require US clinical experience (USCE).
11. You must be ready to start hospital orientation for residency approximately June 20, 2025. Failure to appear for residency orientation is considered a NRMP Match violation and could have serious consequences.

Hospital policies:

• No Smoking: HFHS will no longer enroll/hire residents and fellows who use products containing nicotine. The nicotine test will be administered as part of the pre-employment health screen. Testing positive is a failure to meet the conditions of employment and considered a violation of the HFHS employment contract and match agreement. Applicants who test positive for nicotine will not be allowed to start their program. They may be re-tested in 90 days (about 3 months), but programs will not be obligated to hold the position for the applicant.
• Flu Shots: Henry Ford employees who work in clinical and non-clinical positions are required to receive an annual flu vaccination. This applies to all residents and fellows, as well as physicians, nurses, students, transporters, volunteers, housekeepers, clerical, lab and dietary staff and employees in non-clinical positions. Employees may only decline vaccination if they provide documentation of an acceptable medical or religious reason.
• COVID-19 Vaccination Shots: All Henry Ford employees who work in clinical and non-clinical positions are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This applies to all residents and fellows, as well as physicians, nurses, students, transporters, volunteers, housekeepers, clerical, lab and dietary staff and employees in non-clinical positions. Employees may only decline vaccination if they provide documentation of an acceptable medical or religious reason.