--- title: "How to apply to the ABSMC Transitional Year Residency at Sutter Health" description: "Applications for Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Internal Medicine Residency Program must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/apply" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Residencies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies) / 5. [Transitional Year, Oakland](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year) / 6. How to Apply # How To Apply to Our Program  **Section menu** - [Transitional Year, Oakland](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year "Transitional Year, Oakland") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactic Activities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/didactics "Didactic Activities") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/apply "How to Apply") - [Message From the Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/message-from-program-director "Message From the Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/residents "Residents") - [Transitional Year, Oakland](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year "Transitional Year, Oakland") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactic Activities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/didactics "Didactic Activities") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/apply "How to Apply") - [Message From the Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/message-from-program-director "Message From the Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/residents "Residents") 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](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/mission) 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 Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Transitional Year Residency Program must be submitted through the [Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).](https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/applying-residencies-eras-system "Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).") M.D. and D.O. graduates from U.S. schools may register for ERAS through their deans' offices. The [ECFMG](https://www.ecfmg.org/about/index.html "ECFMG") serves as the dean's office for all international medical graduates. A request for an [ERAS Application Kit](https://www.ecfmg.org/eras/applicants-application.html "ERAS Application Kit") is available on the ECFMG homepage. ## Standard Application Requirements are: - Standard ERAS application - 3 letters of recommendation (one of them preferably the chair’s letter) - Personal Statement - Transcripts - USMLE Scores - COMLEX Scores (if applicable) - Dean’s letter Interviews are by invitation only. Effective January 1, 2020, the Medical Board of California will no longer issue Postgraduate Training Authorization Letters (PTAL) to International Medical School Graduates. Therefore, it is not a requirement to apply to our program. To qualify, the medical school needs to be recognized by the Medical Board of California. At this time, we do not sponsor J1, H1B, or other types of visas. ## Interviews Interviews are by invitation only. They will occur from October to the middle of January 2027. We do not interview the week of Christmas and New Year's.   ## Salary and Benefits The ABSMC Transitional Year Residency offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, aligned with Sutter Health’s system-wide offerings. Benefits include health coverage, paid vacation, meal stipends, and educational allowances. [View ABSMC Transitional Year Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/salary-benefits) ## 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](mailto:serena.smith2@sutterhealth.org). ## To Apply, Visit ERAS for Residency Applications  [Apply Now](https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/applying-residencies-eras-system "Please note you are now leaving the Sutter Health website") ### Living in Oakland  The Bay Area offers year-round outdoor activities in a region where cultural, recreational and professional opportunities create one of the most popular places to live nationwide. There's always something to explore, from our vibrant arts scene to the drastically different natural landscapes to the tech-driven innovation we’re known for. 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