FAQ
Q: How do I apply to your program?
A: All applications must go through the AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We do not consider any other applications. Please submit all applications through ERAS unless you are applying for a non-standard position such as a PGY2 or 3 position. Those will be considered via email, only if an opportunity arises.
Q: Does calling help increase my chances of being invited to an interview?
A: No. Most random calls for information cannot be returned due to the volume of calls that are placed. For specific needs that are not addressed on our website please send an email and we will try to address them.
Q: What are your score requirements for Standardized Examinations?
A: Scores on standardized examinations are one of many data points used to determine the candidate with the proper fit for Trinity Health Livonia’s training program. We do a Holistic review of all applications. Again, if you have a well-rounded CV and portfolio of experiences, scores will not be the only factor which determines whether you will get an interview.
Q: Must an applicant pass all standardized examinations on the first attempt?
A: Multiple failures on standardized exams are viewed do require explanation in the personal statement before the applicant will be considered. It is the applicant's duty to alert the program to these changes in test results.
Q: Do you have a graduation cutoff year?
A: Applicants should have graduated from medical school within the past three years and have clinical experience within the past three years. All applicants are encouraged to apply who wish to be considered no matter what their year of graduation.
Q: What percentage of your residents are international medical graduates?
A: Trinity Health Livonia Hospital Internal Medicine program enjoys a wide diversity of residents from many countries, schools, and ages. Actual percentages are not tracked as we have residents from American schools, Caribbean schools, and many other schools from around the world.
Q: Do you require U.S. experience for applicants?
A: U.S. experience is very desirable in our search for the ideal resident. U.S. clinical experience affords applicants several advantages, which are very important as soon as they begin seeing patients. The higher quality the U.S. experience, the better our new interns are able to navigate the patient interview and exam as well as focus on the medical knowledge and patient care that needs to be learned.
Q: What type of Visa do you sponsor?
A: Trinity Health Livonia will sponsor J1 Visas.
Q: Do you have any fellowship programs?
A: At this time we do not have any fellowship programs. However there are fellowship programs within our Health system. Residents on multiple occasions work closely with the fellowship programs. This provide the residents an opportunity to interact, learn and build relationships with the subspecialist faculty.