General Information

Thank you for your interest in the Internal Medicine Residency Training Program at St Mary Medical Center, Long Beach.

The Internal Medicine Training Program at St Mary participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Information regarding the NRMP can be obtained on-line at http://www.aamc.org/nrmp or call (202) 828-0676. We use the ERAS system for all applications. Please contact your student affairs office for information regarding your schools processing procedures for ERAS applications and software. Please follow the instructions regarding ERAS application at https://www.aamc.org/students/medstudents/eras/.

Applications are accepted from September to December 15th. Late applications are only considered in special circumstances. After review of the application, an invitation for an interview will be issued at the discretion of the Selection Committee.  We will send interview invitations to you by email, so be sure to indicate your preferred and accurate email address on your ERAS application.

There is no minimum USMLE and/or COMLEX score requirement for application to the residency program. In general, we expect applicants to have passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK and CS) or COMLEX equivalents . We cannot make allowances for “LATE” graduation, i.e. the PGY-1 must begin orientation around the second week of June and all new hire residents must be onboarded and cleared to work by early June.

Both the Categorical and the Primary Care Tracks will lead to standard board certification in internal medicine. Depending upon your particular interests, you are welcome to apply to and be considered by either or both tracks. Please note that the Primary Care Track is particularly well suited for individuals who have already decided upon, or are strongly considering, a generalist focus for their training and career.

In May/June 2024, our Internal Medicine Residency Program and the St Mary GME were placed on probationary accreditation status.   Over the next six months our program, GME, and hospital leadership teams are making significant changes and improvements to the clinical and working environment in our institution.  The primary goal is to enhance resident education and the training experience at St Mary Medical Center. Should you be selected and interview with our program during this upcoming interview season, please feel free to ask any clarifying questions when speaking with our current (or former) residents, teaching faculty, and program leaders. Thank you !