Apply for our Program

Elk Ridge Community Health offers four first-year positions each year. 

Applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• Be a graduate of an accredited medical school by the time of the anticipated start date; applicants should have graduated from medical school in 2026 or will graduate in 2027 

• Applicant must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE®) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) Step 1 

• All applications will be through ERAS 

• Three letters of reference required as part of the residency application 

• Dean’s Letter 

• Personal statement addressing what brings you to a career in family medicine 

2027 Application and Interview Update 

Interviews will be virtual between October 2026 – January 2027. We have elected to have virtual interviews to reduce cost and travel burden for our applicants with the aim of improving equity and inclusion in the interview process. We will not offer more interviews than we have slots available.  

We will use program signals as part of a holistic review process to determine interviews. We will follow the AAMC’s guidance regarding signaling:  The AAMC suggests applicants signal their most interested programs regardless of whether they are home (programs) or away rotations.  

We are unable to sponsor J-1 Visa applicants. 

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