How to Apply

The Thoracic Residency Program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and accepts applications only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants must register with BOTH the NRMP and ERAS.

The Thoracic Residency Program at the University of Cincinnati participates in the Universal Interview Offer Date. Invitations to interview will be sent on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Applicants should respond within 48 hrs. Applicants will receive confirmation of their interview on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Interview days will be held on:

• Wednesday, November 20, 2024
• Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• Wednesday, January 8, 2025

All interviews will be conducted in-person at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Application Requirements

1. ERAS application
2. Personal Statement
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Three letters of recommendation including one letter from the Chairman of the Department of Surgery
5. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
6. USMLE Step I and II. All residents and clinical fellows must provide documentation that they have passed USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) and USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) or the COMLEX equivalent.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and hiring processes prior to the start date. Credentialing requirements include, but are not limited to, obtaining appropriate licensure to practice medicine in the State of Ohio, verification of medical school graduation, and any previous residency training, verification of any previous medical licenses and the passing of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.