Family Medicine

How to Apply

The South Baldwin Regional Medical Center family medicine residency participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®), and will consider only those applicants who apply through the Match process. All applications will be screened for eligibility, and qualified applicants will be offered an interview before the Match deadline. Preference will be given to applicants who have graduated within the past two years. Applicants must participate in the ERAS and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

To find our program, use the following information:

ACGME ID: 1200100728
NRMP Code: 2335120C2

Include these supporting documents:

• Copy of diploma from your medical school/other post graduate education (if applicable).
• Official medical school transcript: Transcripts must indicate degree earned and date conferred from each medical school/other post graduate education (if applicable) or progress to date.
• Documentation of any prior post-graduate training within or outside of the US.
• Curriculum vitae: Describe your activities with professional societies, publications, and any other relevant information about your education or experience.
• Letters of recommendation: Three original letters of recommendation from physicians or faculty members who are thoroughly familiar with your work. If you’ve had prior residency training, a letter of recommendation from your program director. Each letter should include the writer’s opinion of your professional, academic, and personal qualifications, as well as an opinion of your potential success in the field for which you’re applying.
• Personal statement of professional goals: The personal statement may be used to personalize your application to a specific program or different specialties. There is no limit to how many personal statements you may create; however, you may only assign one (1) for each program.
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• MSPE (Medical School Performance Evaluation or “Dean’s Letter”): Provide a copy of the summary letter from the dean’s office of your medical school/other post graduate education (if applicable). If you receive an appointment, official copies will be requested.
• Official test transcripts for all applicable examinations: USMLE, LMCC, COMLEX, NBOME, FMGEMS, FLEX, or NBME.
• Valid ECFMG certification (Status Report): The ECFMG Status Report confirms your ECFMG Certification status. This document is required if you graduated from a medical school outside the US or Canada.

Applicant Resources

• Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
• ECFMG Certification Fact Sheet
• ECFMG Eligibility
• ECFMG Supporting Document Assistance via ERAS
• ECFMG Requirements for Certification for 2023 MATCH
• IMG Registration Application Requirements
• NRMP Codes of Conduct
• NRMP Match Participation Agreements and Other Policies

Interviews

If invited to interview, our Program Coordinator will provide a link to ThalamusGME via email wherein you can self-schedule your interview day with us. Should you need to reschedule, please feel free to do so at your leisure up to a week prior to your scheduled date. To be respectful of everyone’s time, we cannot reschedule interviews that are less than a week away.

Selection Criteria

South Baldwin Regional Medical Center selects residents on the basis of their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills and personal qualities such as character, motivation and integrity. Our program does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, veteran status or religious affiliation. Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be eligible for appointment at the PGY-1 level:

• Applicants must participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
• Applicants to the residency program must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Applicants must have taken USMLE Steps 1 and 2 (pass first attempt and score of >215 preferred)
• Applicants must have taken COMLEX 1 and 2 (passed first attempt and score of >485 preferred)
• Applicant must have at least one year of continuous and current education (either medical school or post medical school) in the United States

Match Process

Our program participates in the NRMP Match for filling all PGY1 positions. Our NRMP Code is 2335120C2. As such, we abide by the NRMP Codes of Conducts and Policies/Procedures. Should you have a question following the interview, please feel free to reach out. We are happy to answer questions, but will refrain from any form of post-interview communication that could be construed as illegal signaling.

Onboarding & Orientation

Matched applicants will receive an email to the address listed in the ERAS application. This email will include important information regarding onboarding and orientation. Onboarding will occur in New Innovations using a checklist with each step given a deadline. Please adhere to the deadlines to assure your training starts on July 1.

South Baldwin Regional Medical Center hosts a one-week orientation the last week of June. Specific dates and details will be provided following Match Day. During orientation, you will receive the tools and training needed to successfully begin your first year of residency at our program. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

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