Thank you for your interest in our residency program. The Union Hospital Family Medicine Residency accepts applications through ERAS. The application deadline for the class of 2026 is December 31, 2022.
The following support documents are needed for your application to be reviewed by the Selection Committee.
- Medical School Transcript
- Dean's letter
- Three letters of recommendation-preferably from family physicians
- Personal Statement
- USMLE or Comlex Scores
Please note: *Our program no longer sponsors visas, including but not limited to, H1-B visas or J-1 visas.*
ERAS® - The Electronic Residency Application Service- is a service that transmits residency applications, letters of recommendation, MSPEs, transcripts, and other supporting credentials from applicants and medical schools to fellowship, osteopathic internship, and residency programs using the Internet.
In determining candidates for interviews, preference is given to those who meet the following criteria:
- High level of proficiency in reading printed and cursive English, writing and printing English text, understanding spoken English on conversational and medical topics, and speaking English understandably on conversational and medical topics
- Graduated from medical school within the last three years
- Score of 208 or higher on USMLE Step 1 and higher than 222 on USMLE Step 2
- Score of 450 or higher on COMLEX Step 1 and higher than 480 on COMLEX Step 2
- Three or fewer failures on USMLE or COMLEX Step 1 and Step 2
*It is the policy of our program not to accept candidates entering into the couple's match.
Contact Information
You will find a lot of useful information on this web site, however, please do not hesitate to contact us if we can provide more information or if you have additional questions.
Kristin Busenbark
Residency Coordinator
812-478-4183
Toll Free: 800-264-4717
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Professional Office Building, 2nd Floor
1530 N 7th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
IMG Candidates
Our requirements for IMG candidates are the same as those for US medical school applicants. We prefer that you have at least 6 months of clinical experience in the United States, Canada, or the U.K. ECFMG certification is also required as well as being able to obtain a residency training permit from the Indiana Health Professions Bureau. The application deadline is December 31, 2022. Our program no longer sponsors H1-B visas or J-1 visas.
Preference is given to individuals who have completed their medical education within the last two years. Applicants MUST have scored a minimum of 208 on USMLE I or 450 on COMLEX I. Applicants MUST have scored a minimum of 222 on USMLE II or 480 on COMLEX II. Applicants who have failed any section of the USMLE more than once will not be considered.
The final selection criterion is a strong commitment to Family Medicine as a career choice. This commitment must be clearly evidenced by the applicant's personal statement on the ERAS application, by letters of recommendation written on behalf of the applicant, and by clinical experiences obtained by the applicant prior to applying to the residency. We prefer at least one letter of reference from a Family Medicine experience.
Additional Information
- ECFMG
You can learn more about the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates by visiting the following web site. - Residency Training Permit
The State of Indiana requires a Residency training permit be issued for individuals in post-graduate training programs. Residency programs in the State of Indiana abide by the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana Practice Act IC 25-22.5. Click here to review the full licensure requirements - International Medical Schools
On May 22, 2008 the Indiana Medical Licensing Board recognized the California Medical School Standards as equivalent to LCME standards as required for approved foreign medical schools in Indiana. Because the California standards meet LCME equivalency the Board then adopted the California Medical Board's Recognized and Disapproved lists for use when processing applications. Below you will find a link to both the California Recognized list and Disapproved List.
Please click here for California's Recognized list
- The Sponsoring Institution, Union Hospital, mandates all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID as a condition of employment.