Resident Handbook - UC Davis Health System

Please note: If you have more than 36 months of post graduate training in the USA, youmust have a California Medical License to start a residency in California. (24 months for USMedical Graduates)Applicants must provide a receipt of application from the medical board before we willconsider interviews and applicants must have the Post Graduate Training AuthorizationLetter (PTAL) by January 31 st to be considered for the match. Keep in mind that is can takeup to or greater than 90 days to obtain the Post Training Authorization Letter from theCalifornia Medical Board. Of note, you must graduate from medical school before Californiawill provide a PTAL. For further information, please contact the Medical Board of California(916) 263-2499 or visit their website http://www.medbd.ca.gov/ for all other inquiries, pleasecall (800) 792-9064 or e-mail residency.application@ucdmc.ucdavis.eduFrequently asked questions:1. What are your minimum score requirements?There are no minimum score requirements. Each application is reviewed in full. Applicantswith more than one examination failure on the USMLE or COMLEX may be excluded fromthe applicant pool.2. Do you accept IMGs in your program?Yes, we accept IMGs.3. Are there IMGs working in your program?Yes.4. Is preference given to Green Card holders?No preference is given to anyone for any reason. All applications are screened based onmerit.5. Is US experience mandatory for the program?Yes, US experience including hands-on patient care, writing notes, developing treatmentplans, and writing orders is required in hospital based and outpatient settings. Observationalone does not meet these criteria. Experience in family practice or another primary carefield is encouraged. Applicants must have recent letter of reference from a physiciansupervisor in the U.S. documenting clinical performance and level of care. These referencesshould include documentation of experience in hands-on patient care and responsibility forwriting notes, developing treatment plans, and writing orders. Applications without cleardocumentation of this experience will not be accepted.6. Does the program sponsor Visas?No. The program only accepts J1 Visas.7. Does your program accept DOs?Yes, our program has a long tradition of accepting and training osteopathic physicians. Inaddition, we have core and community osteopathic faculty members.8. Are both the USMLE and COMLEX needed for DO students?No. One or the other is acceptable.Page 146 of 153C:\Documents and Settings\dhutak\Desktop\rshb13.doc