Application Procedures

Selection for available intern and residency positions is made by the Department of Surgery. Additional information, general or specific, may be obtained by contacting:

Ahmed Mahmoud, M.D.
Program Director, Surgery Residency Program
San Joaquin General Hospital

Graduate Medical Education Office
P.O. Box 1020
French Camp, CA 95231

Program Coordinator:
Cheryl Mead
Phone: (209) 468-6620
Fax: (209) 468-6246
cmead@sjgh.org

Our Program only accepts ERAS applications - paper applications will not be accepted. It is usually to the candidate’s advantage to make an early application, thus ensuring that all materials in support of the application are made available to the Selection Committee before the application deadline of November 30th. Our Program fills two categorical positions and one preliminary position through the National Residency Program (NRMP); therefore, you must be registered with them. Any applications not received by the deadline will not be reviewed nor will you be considered for an interview. All applications must meet these criteria and have the required documents:
 

1. ERAS application.
2. Dean’s Letter & Transcripts.
3. Three Letters of recommendation.
4. Personal Statement (include educational plans and specialty).
5. USMLE/COMLEX  Score(s): 85 and above on all parts taken (first attempt only).
6. Applicants should have graduated from medical school within three years prior to applying.
7. The Hospital does not sponsor any type of immigration Visas.
8. All IMG’s applying to the Program needs to have a California Medical Board Applicant Evaluation Status Letter or indicate to us that it is being processed – you cannot commence residency in California without this letter.
9. All IMG’s applying to the Program should have a valid ECFMG Certificate or indicate to us that it is being processed – you cannot commence residency without this certificate.
    

Interview Process

Our Surgery Residency Program has 2 first-year categorical positions and 1 preliminary position available each academic year. The Selection Committee reviews the applications. Interviews are granted by invitation only. Interviews will be conducted approximately from mid-November through mid-January. We will try to schedule this interview with the applicant's convenience in mind. Applicants will be notified of the Matching Program results (NRMP) in early spring of the year preceding postgraduate training, to begin late June.