Residency Programs

How to Apply

At Adventist Health Glendale, we offer three residency programs in medicine. Residents gain a comprehensive experience grounded in excellence and compassion. Each program has a specific application process for prospective residents.

Thalamus 

Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and accepts applications only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The application process allows our faculty and residents to thoroughly and holistically review each applicant’s credentials prior to extending an invitation to an interview.

We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or age. We also do not discriminate against applicants based on disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions.

Application deadline is December 31 

It is the program’s plan to hold in-person interviews. If granted an interview, contact will be made through ERAS regarding the interview process. Interviews will be scheduled by invitation only and will occur between November-January.

Application criteria

Our program participates in geographical preferences and program signaling as indicated by the applicant. All signaled applications will be reviewed. Applications are reviewed holistically across multi-domain review criteria, and include the following minimum requirements:

  • Sincere interest in family medicine
  • Leadership experience
  • Residency applicants must pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)* Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 (before applying) and USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 (before MATCH) with no more than one (1) failure each
  • Should not be more than five (5) years out of medical school
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. One must be a letter from a Family Medicine physician with whom you have worked.

Preferred applicant qualities

Demonstrated commitment to community service, especially among underserved populations, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, excellence in clinical rotations, and proficiency in languages that reflect the needs of our patient population.

Additional criteria for International Medical Graduates

  • Should have at least six (6) months of US clinical experience
  • Must be fluent in both written and oral English
  • Must be a US citizen or be a permanent resident status (Our program does NOT sponsor VISAs)

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