I.M. Residency Application Hub

Learn how to prepare, apply, and interview for your internal medicine residency. 

Farooq Sheikh celebrates matching in internal
medicine residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School.

Prepare

Explore your interest in internal medicine and its many career pathways. Research potential residency programs and review your application materials. 

Apply 

Gather your application materials and register for the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Be sure to note important deadlines. 

Interview

Prepare for residency interviews by reviewing practical considerations and commonly asked interview questions.

The Waiting Period

Understand how the matching algorithm works and how your Rank Order List (ROL) structure can affect Match outcomes, especially if you’re participating as a couple.