Applicants

Qualifications​

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• US MD/DO candidate or graduate or international equivalent

• Demonstrate interest in working with an underprivileged/underserved patient population

• Desire to live in New York City, possibly beyond residency training

• Desire to become a leader in academics and clinical education

• Interest in a four-year training program

• Long term desire to work in a US safety-net hospital setting

• Charm, wit, charisma, grit, and any other qualifications to pass the time-honored 2AM test

• We consider USMLE or COMLEX and consider the examinations equivalent. We place minimal weight on these examinations in our holistic review -- a good doctor is so much more than just a good test taker. 

 

Interview logistics

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• For most candidates, interviews are held virtually on Zoom or Thalamus.

• Most interview days will run from 8:30AM to 12:30PM Eastern.

• We will hold several interview days with late morning or afternoon start times. These are meant preferentially for West Coast applicants.

• Interview Day Schedule (for virtual interviews):

  • 8:30AM: Introduction from Program Director Dr. Mike Jones, followed by introduction by Jacobi Chief Residents

  • 9AM-12:30PM:

    • Video interviews with the program director and faculty

    • Discussions with residents

    • Breaks

• Information regarding virtual socials, tours, second looks etc. will be provided in January to all interviewees.