How to Apply

Application deadline

Our 5-year program includes 5 categorical positions per PGY level, 6 preliminary intern positions, and 1 or 2 PGY-2 preliminary positions.

Completed ERAS application form
Medical school dean’s letter
Medical school transcript
Personal statement
3 letters of recommendation
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores – We do not have a minimum score requirement
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification, if applicable

If you are an international medical school graduate (IMG), please refer to the below for common questions:

Do you accept IMG's?
Yes
Do you have any IMG’s currently in your program?
Yes
Do I need a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Certification (ECFMG) certificate at the time of application?
Yes
Do you sponsor visas?
Yes, J1 Visas only.
Do you require clinical experience?
Yes, we require clinical experience within 3 years of matriculation
Do you have a minimum USMLE score requirement?
No
Do you have a graduation year cut-off?
Yes, 3 years.
Do you offer externships/observerships?
No, unfortunately, our department cannot accommodate any observerships or externships at this time.

If you have questions or concerns, please email Amy Davis, General Surgery Residency Program Coordinator, at amy.e.davis@hitchcock.org.

We look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Our program strongly supports and promotes the Dartmouth Health Commitment to Belonging.