Applications & Interviews - Virtual format
- We are committed to a holistic review of each application. This coupled with virtual interviews will result in interview acceptances being released in mid to late October.
- We will be using ResidencyCAS for recruitment season applications, communication, and interviews.
- We participate in the National Resident Match Program (NRMP).
Interview Details
- After completing a holistic review, interview acceptances will be released in mid to late October
- We will stop reviewing new applications on November 1
- Interview dates from October through January
- One day per week (typically Monday or Tuesday)
- We will be interviewing remotely
- Informal virtual sessions will be offered with residents for those interviewing, typically on the evening prior
- We will continue to offer interviews until our dates are filled
- We will not offer more interviews than we have available interview slots, with the caveat that invited applicants have 1 week to respond to the offer of an interview
- Afternoon interview dates have been created to accommodate applicants located in different time zones
Wait List
- Once all interview dates are filled we will offer a small number of applicants a place on the waiting list for when there are inevitable cancellations.
- Applicants who receive an interview from the waitlist are at no disadvantage to anyone else interviewing with the program.
- Nearly every year one or more of our matched applicants come in off the waiting list.
- For those on the wait list, we will communicate interview openings throughout the interview season (sometimes on quite short notice).
- We will notify all applicants of their status by December 1, 2024.
Preference Signaling
- We will be participating in Preference Signaling during the Application Cycle.
Visiting Portland and MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
- MaineHealth Maine Medical Center offers in person Open Houses with the GME staff prior to the interview season. These sessions are designed to allow applicants to visit Portland and MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. By design, these sessions are blinded to individual training programs and attendance will have no impact on interview season decisions. These sessions are for applicants to all MaineHealth Maine Medical Center programs and are not specific to emergency medicine.
- We will host a second look day for those applicants who would like to visit Portland at the end of the interview season. This visit is completely optional and will occur after we have submitted our rank list. Details will be provided to interviewed applicants.
Requirements
- Completed ResidencyCAS Application
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE scores Preferred (Step 2), COMLEX considered when USMLE scores are not available
- Dean’s Letter
- 3 letters of recommendation (min. of 1 traditional EM SLOE)
- We will review SLOE from non-EM Residency Programs, Off-Service, and Sub-specialty EM rotations
- Details can be found on the CORD website
For any questions about applying to our residency program, please contact Jana Ricker.
Phone: 207-662-7050
Email: janalicia.ricker@mainehealth.org