Transitional Year Residency

How to Apply

Our program accepts applications through ERAS from September 27 – December 1. We will interview approximately ten candidates for each available position (n=13) for a total of 120 interviews. Only complete applications will be considered for interview selection. Complete and submit your residency application using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Our ACGME ID: 9990300002
Our NRMP Program Code: 2335999P1

Include these supporting documents:

• Copy of diploma from your medical school/other post graduate education (if applicable).


• Official medical school transcript: Transcripts must indicate degree earned and date conferred from each medical school/other post graduate education (if applicable) or progress to date.


• Documentation of any prior post-graduate training within or outside of the US.


• Curriculum vitae: Describe your activities with professional societies, publications and any other relevant information about your education or experience.


• Letters of recommendation: Three original letters of recommendation from physicians or faculty members who are thoroughly familiar with your work. If you’ve had prior residency training, a letter of recommendation from your program director. Each letter should include the writer’s opinion of your professional, academic and personal qualifications, as well as an opinion of your potential success in the field for which you’re applying.


• Personal statement of professional goals: The personal statement may be used to personalize your application to a specific program or different specialties. There is no limit to how many personal statements you may create; however, you may only assign one (1) for each program.


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• MSPE (Medical School Performance Evaluation or “Dean’s Letter”): Provide a copy of the summary letter from the dean’s office of your medical school/other post graduate education (if applicable). If you receive an appointment, official copies will be requested.


• Official test transcripts for all applicable examinations: USMLE, LMCC, COMLEX, NBOME, FMGEMS, FLEX or NBME.


• Valid ECFMG certification (Status Report): The ECFMG Status Report confirms your ECFMG Certification status. This document is required if you graduated from a medical school outside the US or Canada.

Applicant Resources

• Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
• J-1 Visa Support information
• ECFMG Certification Fact Sheet
• ECFMG Eligibility
• ECFMG Supporting Document Assistance via ERAS
• ECFMG Requirements for Certification for 2023 MATCH
• IMG Registration Application Requirements
• NRMP Codes of Conduct
• NRMP Match Participation Agreements and Other Policies
• State of Arizona Licensure Registration

Interviews

Northwest Healthcare Tucson is planning virtual interviews at this time. Those selected to interview will be contacted by email. If invited to interview, our program coordinator will provide a link to Thalamus wherein you can self-schedule your interview day with us. Should you need to reschedule, please do so at least one week prior to your scheduled date.

To be respectful of everyone’s time, we cannot reschedule interviews that are less than a week away.

Selection Criteria

Northwest Healthcare Tucson’s Transitional Year residency program selects residents on the basis of their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills and personal qualities such as character, motivation, and integrity. Our Transitional Year residency program does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, veteran status or religious affiliation.

As we are a new program, we are concentrating our selection and interviewing criteria to recruit and match residents who enjoy leadership positions and the opportunity to work with hospital and program leadership to build an inclusive clinical and educational work environment that becomes our collective legacy for resident and faculty physicians to appreciate for years to come.

Match Process

Northwest Healthcare Tucson’s Transitional Year Residency Program participates in the NRMP Match for filling all PGY1 positions. Our NRMP Program Code: 2335999P1. As such, we abide by the NRMP Codes of Conduct and Policies/Procedures. Should you have a question following your interview, please feel free to reach out. We are happy to answer questions, but will refrain from any form of post-interview communication that could be construed as illegal signaling.

Onboarding & Orientation

Matched applicants will receive an email to the address listed in the ERAS application. This email will include important information regarding onboarding and orientation. Onboarding will occur in New Innovations using a checklist with each step given a deadline. Please adhere to the deadlines to ensure your training starts on July 1.

Northwest Healthcare Tucson hosts a one-week orientation the last week of June. Specific dates and details will be provided following Match Day. During orientation, you will receive the tools and training needed to successfully begin your transitional year of residency.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.