How to Apply 

Application Requirements

We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Medical Specialties Matching Program. Our fellowship offers 3 positions per year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Internal Medicine residency program.
• Must be eligible for board certification in Internal Medicine by the fellowship start date.
• Must be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of California.

Application Requirements (via ERAS)

• Completed ERAS Application
• Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Medical School Transcript
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean’s Letter)
• USMLE Step 1, 2, and 3 (or COMLEX Level 1, 2, and 3) scores
• Minimum of 3 Letters of Recommendation, including:
  • 1 from your Residency Program Director
  • 1–2 from clinical faculty, preferably in Pulmonary or Critical Care
• ECFMG Certification for international medical graduates (if applicable)
  Passport-style photograph

Additional Notes

We do not currently sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas.

We value and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and strive to foster a learning environment centered on health equity, inclusion, and excellence in multidisciplinary collaboration.

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 us:
SRMCPulmCritfellwshp@sutterhealth.org