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Preventive Medicine Residency Positions Available Now! 

We are currently accepting applications for the practicum-only track. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis. 

Our residency training program offers two tracks (both tracks are 2-years in duration): 

  • Practicum-only Track: This is for applicants who already have a MPH degree
    • Both years of the program consist of the practicum rotations, with the opportunity for extended rotations at core practicum sites and more options for elective rotations
  • MPH Track: This is for residents who do not already have an MPH degree
    • 1st year of the program is focused on the MPH coursework
    • 2nd year of the program is focused on practicum rotations

To be considered for both tracks, the following criteria are required:

  1. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status (funding source precludes non-US citizens)
  2. Graduation from an accredited medical school (United States, accredited Canadian programs, or equivalent as outlined by the American Board of Preventive Medicine)
  3. Completion of at least one year of post-graduate medical training in an ACGME-approved clinical training program in the United States or Canada
  4. Successful completion of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, or COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2, to apply. (*Note passing USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 is required to start the program) 

  1. The first step in applying to our program for the practicum-only track is to complete this application form. An application is considered complete when all of the following items have been submitted directly to the program via email to [email protected].
    1. A personal statement and  CV
    2. Official MCAT and USMLE (or COMLEX) scores
    3. Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools
    4. Verification of previous residency training programs.
  2. Applications will be reviewed and select candidates will be invited for interviews. 
  3. Offers will be made on a rolling basis. 

  1. The first step in applying to our program for the MPH track is to complete an ERAS application. An application is considered complete when all of the following items have been submitted either via ERAS or to the program directly.
    1. A personal statement and  CV
    2. Official MCAT and USMLE (or COMLEX) scores
    3. Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools
    4. Verification of previous residency training programs
      • To request verification, complete the  Residency Verification Form and send it to your previous training programs.
      • The verification form, official transcripts, official MCAT and USMLE scores should be emailed to [email protected]. 
  2. Applications will be reviewed and select candidates will be invited for interviews. 

  3. For applicants applying for the MPH program, a SOPHAS application must also be submitted. You can wait to submit your SOPHAS application until prompted to do so by our program.

    1. Our PMR program supports the one-year MPH programs in the following departments: Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Behavior & Health Equity, or Health Management and Policy.
    2. Be sure to indicate your interest in the PMR program by providing the statement "Applicant for the Preventive Medicine Residency Program" on the first line of the Statement of Purpose section on your SOPHAS application for admission to the SPH.  
    3. Notify the PMR Office when you have submitted the application in SOPHAS.

Note: If you are applying outside the ERAS application cycle, please use this form to complete your application.