This year, all applicants for PGY-1 positions in Obstetrics and Gynecology must apply using ResidencyCAS. The site provides extensive information to applicants about the entire process. There are links to APGO’s RRR (“Right Resident/Right Program/Ready Day One”) site, which provides additional helpful information. Please pay close attention to the deadlines detailed on the ResidencyCAS site.
We begin accepting applications through ResidencyCAS on September 4, 2024. Capital Health’s OB/GYN program is identified as “Capital Health Regional Medical Center Program-Pennington NJ ACGME# 2203300003” and will be listed as “Awaiting Accreditation.” We are expecting approval of our new OB/GYN Residency from the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) when their Review Committee meets September 18-19. At that time our program status will change to “Accredited” and applicants who have applied will have the opportunity to finalize their submission before the deadline of September 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Please pay close attention to the deadlines listed on ResidencyCAS.
Your application file will be considered complete and reviewed for interview consideration when the following documents have been submitted via ResidencyCAS:
- Application
- Dean’s letter (MSPE)
- Medical school transcript
- CV
- Personal statement
- USMLE/COMLEX Step 1
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- One letter must be from the Chair of the OB/GYN Department (SLOE)
- One letter from an OB/GYN
- One additional letter of recommendation
- ECFMG certification, if applicable
In addition, applicants must:
- Have passed the USMLE/COMLEX Step 1 examination on the first attempt.
- Submit USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 examination score before the rank order list deadline.
- Enroll in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), the “Match.”
- Be graduating from or be a graduate of a medical college accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or an International Medical School with formal US clinical rotation training.
- Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the time of matriculation.
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder). Capital Health does not accept nor sponsor visas.
- Have graduated medical school within two (2) years of applying for residency
In accordance with the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, our program has adopted the following recommendations:
- Applicants selected for an interview will be notified starting October 29.
- Applicants will be allowed a minimum of 48 hours to accept an interview.
- Participation in the ResidencyCAS preference signaling.
- All interviews will be conducted virtually.