Our residency program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and the American Osteopathic Association Intern/Resident Registration Program and abides by its rules. All applicants must apply to the program through the Electronic Residency Application Service.

Eligibility Criteria for all applicants:

• Eligible to participate in the NRMP and/or the AOA Intern/Resident Registration Program.
• The program does not screen applicants by scores alone. The USMLE and COMLEX criteria are as follows:
• Passing score on the USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 to be considered for an interview. 
• Passed both components of the USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 by the rank order list deadline.
• Passing scores on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK or the COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2 CE within three combined attempts. (Applicants who passed after more than three combined attempts may be given favorable consideration if they matriculated at an affiliated medical school and have successfully completed a clinical rotation at our Residency Program.)
• Passed USMLE Step 2 CS or the COMLEX Level 2 PE on first attempt. (Applicants who passed on a second attempt may be given favorable consideration if they matriculated at an affiliated medical school and have successfully completed a clinical rotation at our Residency Program.)
• Graduation from an accredited medical school is preferred to be within the past two years.
• Be eligible to work in the United States: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident. The program does not sponsor visas.
• Must have proficient verbal and written English communication skills. In conversation the applicant must demonstrate a clear command of spoken English, both in clarity of enunciation and pronunciation and in conversational understanding.
• Meet employment eligibility requirements for Floyd.

Additional eligibility criteria for students or graduates from foreign medical schools:

• Must have a valid ECFMG certificate or expect certification no later than the start date of the program.
• Have at least one year of documented clinical training in the United States. 

If the above criteria are met, a complete ERAS application is required, including:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Medical School Transcript
• Dean’s Letter (interviews will begin to be scheduled prior to the release of these letters.)
• Three Letters of Recommendation from faculty who have directly supervised clinical performance. At least one letter should be from a family medicine physician.
• USMLE or COMLEX licensing exam scores