How to Apply 

PGY-1 Applicants

U.S. Students

Apply for our residency program using ERAS®. Your medical school will issue you a token to register on ERAS.

Apply With ERAS

International Students

International medical graduate applicants also use ERAS through the ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates). We are not able to sponsor visas at this time. Call ECFMG at 215-386-5900.

Application Requirements

The deadline for applications and supporting materials is November 1. We’ll consider your application for an interview once we receive the following materials:

• Dean’s Letter
• ECFMG Certificate (IMGs)
• ERAS application
• Letters of recommendation (at least two)
• Official transcript
• Personal statement
• USMLE or COMLEX Step I Score

Acceptance Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for our family medicine residency program:

• USMLE and COMLEX Passing Grades: All applicants must have a passing score on USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1. We require a passing USMLE Step 2 CK score for final evaluation and ranking, but it’s not required for an interview.
• Medical school graduate: All applicants must have graduated from medical school within the last five years or have at least two years of experience in regular clinical practice.
• Clinical experience: A minimum of one year of U.S. clinical experience is required. U.S.-based medical school rotations count toward this requirement.

If we offer you an interview, you’ll receive an invitation through Thalamus. Interviews are held on Mondays and Fridays, from early November through late December. We encourage couples or partners to apply, and we’ll do our best to support your scheduling needs.

Please note: We don’t currently sponsor J-1, H-1B, or other visa types.

Our NRMP Program Code is 1065120C0.

PGY2

Please call the residency office to learn if PGY-2 positions are available at this time. You can reach our selection coordinator at 
​707-583-8806 or email us at fpsantarosa@sutterhealth.org.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Sutter Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency is an equal opportunity employer. Individual employment decisions are based solely on the ability and potential to perform the position's requirements without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation. We don’t tolerate harassment or discrimination.