Pediatrics Residency: Application & Contact Information

See below for the most frequently asked questions about applying to the Pediatrics Residency program at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences:

DO I HAVE TO APPLY TO YOUR PROGRAM THROUGH ERAS?

All applicants, International and American Medical Graduates, must apply through ERAS.

American Medical Graduates can obtain the ERAS packet through the Student Affairs or Dean's Office at their medical school.

International Medical Graduates can obtain the ERAS packet through the ECFMG.

Eras Signaling we welcome but do not require signaling. We do not use signaling as a criterion for evaluating applicants or in the ranking process

WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?

All applications must be received by the 1st of November each year, those received after this deadline will not be reviewed.

WHAT MONTHS DO YOU INTERVIEW?

The Department of Pediatrics conducts interviews from October through January.

WHAT RESIDENCY PROGRAMS DOES YOUR DEPARTMENT SPONSOR?

The Department of Pediatrics sponsors a 3-year Pediatric (Categorical) Residency program.

CAN INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES APPLY TO THE PROGRAM?

Yes, the residency program accepts International Medical Graduates. They must be ECFMG certified before the NRMP ranking deadline. The following criteria are preferred when reviewing applications from International Medical Graduates:

Passing score on USMLE Step I
Recommended score of 230 or above on USMLE Step 2CK
Graduated from medical school within the last five years
Clinical experience in the United States within the past 3 years in an accredited residency program or medical school
The decision to invite any candidate for an interview depends on the total number of applications as well as the overall quality of the applicant pool

WHAT VISAS DOES YOUR PROGRAM SPONSOR?

The Department of Pediatrics will only sponsor candidates who obtain a J-1 visa. We DO NOT sponsor H-1 visas for residents. Any candidate who possesses a permanent visa may apply to the program.

WHO DO I CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RESIDENCY PROGRAMS?

For more information, please email Allison Allesee, Pediatric Residency & Curriculum Coordinator, at Allison.Allesee@utoledo.edu.

Please send any written requests to the following mailing address:
Pediatric Residency Program at The University of Toledo
2109 Hughes Drive
Conrad Jobst Tower, Floor E
Toledo, Ohio 43606

Office: 419.291.0159
Fax: 419.479.2617

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