Application Process
The Community Pediatric Residency Program at Morehouse School of Medicine s an exciting place for pediatric residency. We participate in ERAS
(Electronic Residency Application Service). For more information on how to apply, please contact the
Dean's office at your medical school or contact the ERAS home office.
Personal interviews will be granted, after careful review of all
submitted materials, to qualified applicants most closely matching the institution's and department's stated
missions. This will provide you the opportunity to visit our facilities and meet with our residents and
faculty members.
Candidates are matched via the National Residents Matching Program (NRMP). Candidates must complete
their application files by the ERAS deadline in order to be considered for an interview.
All correspondence
regarding applications should be addressed to:
Residency Program Manager,
Community Pediatric Residency Program
Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Phone: (404) 756-1393
Fax: (877) 628-7527
E-mail: www.msmpeds.com
Thanks for your interest in joining our community at Morehouse School of Medicine! Please visit the FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) section for answers to frequently asked questions from prospective residents.
How To Apply
We participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and all applications to our program will be taken exclusively through that service. A complete application will include the following:
- Complete ERAS common application form (CAF)
- 3 letters of recommendation (specific letter from department chairman or residency program director not required)
- Dean's letter for US Medical School Graduates
- ECFMG Certificaton for International Medical School Graduates
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores
- Photograph (optional)
We review each and every application that we receive through ERAS. We do not review paper applications sent through the mail nor do we review appllications that have been emailed to us. We will begin interviewing selected applicants on or about November 1, 2008 and continuing through January 29, 2009 for our six (6) available 2009 Intern residency slots.
If you are selected to interview with our program we will contact you via email. Please keep in mind that we receive hundreds of applications each year, so unfortunately we cannont interview everyone. If however, you are not selected to interview with our program, you will receive an email letter of acknowledgement that your application has been reviewed but not accepted.
Applications must be received through ERAS by January 1, 2009.
Interview Day
Our typical interview day begins at 7:15 AM. Candidates meet with the Program Director, attend an informational session with program leaders and the Chief Residents, attend morning report or Grand Rounds, interview with three members of the selection committee, and tour the facilities. The interview day normally concludes around 3:30:00 PM.
Candidates are encouraged to join the residents for a social hour the evening prior to the interview day. This informal gathering at a local restaurant provides candidates an opportunity to learn about the program and community from current residents and their significant others.
Second visits to our residency program can be arranged on an individual basis through the Chief Resident after the official interview day has occurred but second visits are not required in order to be considered for the Pediatrics Residency position.
Sample Interview Itinerary, General Day
| 7:15 am |
Arrive at MSM Residency Office (Meet Resident Ambassadors and store luggage)
Location: Citizen’s Trust Bank Building,
MSM Pediatric Residency Program
75 Piedmont Ave, 3rd Fl, Suite 316; Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am |
Morning Report and Rounds (Escorted by Resident Ambassador)
Or
Grand Rounds |
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am |
Welcome and Program Overview
Yolanda Wimberly, MD Program Director
Location: Pediatrics Residency Suite Conference Room
75 Piedmont Ave,3rd Fl, Suite 316; Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| 10:00 am – 11:45 am |
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite Facility Tour
W933 Conference Room, UPMC Montefiore |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Lunch with Residents at The Wyndham Garden Café and Barista |
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm
|
Break (Pick up Luggage and Return to Residency Suite) |
| 1:25 pm – 1:45 pm |
Interview 1 |
| 1:45 pm – 1:55 pm |
Break |
| 1:55 am – 2:15 pm |
Interview 2 |
| 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm |
Meet the Directors
You will meet with one of the Program Directors and also with the Chair person for approx. 10 min each |
NOTE: This is a sample schedule of a typical interview day. Actual interview day schedules may vary. |
