Application Process and Criteria
Program Codes
- ACGME #360-38-13-141
- ERAS #2011360C0
The Wright State University Plastic Surgery Residency Program has one preliminary
position with Wright State University Integrated Surgical Residency Program
via the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
for a combined program of General Surgery (three years) and Plastic Surgery
(three years) per year. It is your obligation to obtain this information from
each program before you apply. You can access additional information about
our residency program via the American Medical Association's FREIDA
Online.
Register via the Electronic Resident Application System (ERAS). Only electronic applications are accepted.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (dean's letter) from your medical school
- Official transcripts from your medical school
The deadline for receipt of applications for academic year 2010-2011 is November
12, 2009. We do not accept applications received through the U.S. postal
service and we do not sponsor any type of Visa.
First consideration for the categorical position will be given to applicants:
- Minimum USMLE Step I score of 220
- Research in progress or published
- Class ranking in upper quartile
The above criteria are intended to serve as guidelines only.
Interviews
All applicant files are screened as soon as the dean's letters are received
and files are complete. Invitations are extended to those applicants with
credentials suggesting a strong candidacy for plastic surgery. Applicants
are invited to visit our program on Wednesday mornings during the month of
January 2010.
The visit generally is a little more than half day in duration. An overview
of the general surgery program and an overview of the plastic surgery program
are provided. Prospective residents have the opportunity to meet with nine
to ten faculty including the Program Director/Chair. During the visit, residents
are available to answer questions. The day concludes with lunch and a tour
of Miami Valley Hospital.
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