UW Health is the employer for any of our ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs. Visit the UW Health GME website for details on eligibility and credentialing requirements, benefits and institutional learning environment.

We follow departmental and institutional guidance on non-discrimination, and conduct holistic application review to minimize the influence of racial, ethnic, and gender bias in applicant invitation and ranking.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must:

  • Have completed one of the following internal medicine programs:
    • ACGME-accredited or AOA-approved residency program
    • RCPSC- or CFPC-accredited Canadian residency program
    • Program with ACGME International Advanced Specialty accreditation
  • Be board-certified or board-eligible for Internal Medicine upon start of fellowship
  • Have proof of current BLS (CPR) and ACLS certification prior to starting the program
  • Hold U.S. citizenship, permanent resident status (green card), J-1 clinical visa or Employment Authorization Document (EAD); this institution does not sponsor H-1 visas
  • Graduates of medical schools outside of the U.S. or Canada must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and abide by all related policies

Application

We only accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) program. The annual application deadline is August 15.

Additionally, our ACHD Fellowship Program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Please be sure you are registered with both ERAS and the NRMP!

Your completed application packet must include: 

  • Completed ERAS common application form 
  • Three letters of recommendation, including one from your residency program director; and if applicable, a fourth letter of recommendation from your most recent program director (if other than internal medicine residency)
  • Personal statement 
  • USMLE and/or COMLEX transcript 
  • Current CV, inclusive of scholarly activities  
  • ECFMG certification (international medical graduates) 

For more information, please contact:

Theresa Teske, C-TAGME
Program Manager