How To Apply to Our Program 

The mission of our residency mirrors the mission of Sutter Health, “We enhance the well-being of people in the communities we serve through a not-for-profit commitment to compassion and excellence in healthcare services.” 

It is important to the residency that conduct by residents mirror the mission and values of Sutter Health when working as well as outside of work.  We are looking for applicants that are outstanding clinically but represent the core values of the residency and the institution at all times as it serves its community. 

Application Process

Applications for Sutter Health/Sutter Roseville Medical Center Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program must be submitted through the Residency Centralized Application Service (ResidencyCAS).

M.D. and D.O. graduates from U.S. schools may register for ResidencyCAS through their Deans' offices. The ECFMG serves as the Dean's office for all international medical graduates.

It is with recognition that the pandemic has interrupted the usual process of obtaining more than one SLOE (standard letter of evaluation). Qualified candidates meet the following criteria:

1. Completed ResidencyCAS application
2. 3 Letters of recommendation
   1. SLOE – accept one OB/GYN SLOE, preferably from home institution OB/GYN rotation if the medical student has a home rotation. Will accept SLOE from away OB/GYN  
   2. Two other letters of recommendation. We encourage the medical student to request off-service recommendations in the form of the O-SLOE.
3. USMLE – Pass
4. Military applicants - Will accept 3 letters of recommendations (they do not have to be in SLOE form) from applicants that have served in the military. We recognize that these physician may not be able to provide an up-to-date SLOE from an OB/GYN
5. Dean’s letter
6. Medical school transcript
7. Personal Statement
8. All international medical graduates must have a PTAL at the time of application and submit ECFMG certification.

The program will begin reviewing files through ResidencyCAS as soon as the files are opened for review.  Invitations will be sent out as soon as possible after that.

Interviews

Interviews are by invitation only.

International Applicants

At this time, Sutter Health does not sponsor J-1, H-1B, or other types of visas. Employment Authorization Document (EAD) will be considered. Applicants must have approved EAD upon start date of the program and maintain EAD active status throughout training duration. International Medical Graduates are welcome to apply to our residency and fellowship programs provided they meet the following requirements:

1. Authorization to Work in the United States Applicants must have appropriate work authorization at the time of application and for the duration of training.
2. Medical School Recognition
   Applicants must have received all medical education from, and graduated from:
   1. A U.S. or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools, or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA); or
   2. A foreign medical school evaluated by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or an ECFMG-authorized foreign medical school accreditation agency, and determined to meet the minimum requirements substantially equivalent to LCME, CACMS, or COCA standards; and
      1. The school must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (maintained by the World Federation for Medical Education [WFME] and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research [FAIMER]), or approved by the Medical Board of California.
3. Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) 
   As of January 1, 2020, the Medical Board of California no longer issues a PTAL to International Medical Graduates. A PTAL is not required to apply to Sutter Health programs.

Applicants should also review the specific eligibility criteria for the program(s) to which they are applying, as individual programs may have additional requirements.

Have Questions?

For further information regarding our program, please contact Serena Smith at serena.smith2@sutterhealth.org.