Application Information
Overview
The application cycle will offer 5 residency positions on a competitive basis. Appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and applications are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS). Applicants are encouraged to submit their application in September. The application deadline is November 1st.
We are participating in the Pathology Unified Interview Offer Release Date. We will send our first batch of invitations to interview beginning October 18, 2024. Interviews are conducted on 8 Wednesdays between the last week of October and the second week of January. The interview day will begin around 7:45 a.m. and end by 3:00 p.m. Orientation is mid-June for appointments to begin July 1st.
Applicants must have an M.D. or D.O. degree (or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification)
We review and assess each application on its individual merits.
- have a demonstrated interest in pathology
- have excellent clinical skills
- have passed the USMLE tests on first attempt
- have graduated from medical school within the last 3 years
- Must be eligible for ECFMG sponsorship prior to matriculation. Our Health System will sponsor J1 visas. There is potential for H1B1 sponsorship at the Departmental level; this can be discussed with the Program Director and Departmental Chair.
- Completed ERAS Application
- Medical school transcript
- Minimum of 3 Letters of Recommendation from faculty who have knowledge of your abilities and interest in pathology
- Personal statement
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (formerly Dean’s Letter)
Important Information:
See the UVA GME website for information on Stipends & Benefits as well as a sample contract.
To understand the requirements for clinical appointment and employment at the University of Virginia Health System, it is extremely important for you to review the Applicants page on UVA’s Graduate Medical Education website as part of the application process. It contains specific information related to appointments, contracts, stipends, and benefits.
Pre-employment Drug Testing and Background Check
Resident appointment is conditional based on the approval of the Clinical Staff Credentials Committee (CSCC) and the Clinical Staff Executive Committee (CSEC) and based on successful completion of credentialing, including but not limited to our review and acceptance of information from the criminal background check, successful completion of the pre-employment drug screen, passing applicable medical licensing exams (USMLE, COMLEX or MCCQE), receipt of a Virginia Medical License (if applicable), honest and accurate completion of all required paperwork and training modules prior to Orientation. For more information, please see the sample GME Contract linked here.
What an Interview Day Looks Like:
For the 2024-2025 application season, the interview experience will be entirely remote using Zoom, but applicants can still expect good exposure to our faculty and trainees with plenty of opportunities to learn about the program. The night before the interview, applicants have the opportunity to join current residents on Zoom for a chat session. On the interview day, you will get to experience a morning educational session, chats with our program leadership, one-on-one interviews with faculty, and a virtual lunch session with our residents. The day usually concludes between 2:00 and 3:00 PM.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Diversity stands with ethics, integrity, and academic excellence, as a cornerstone of University culture. The University promotes an inclusive and welcoming environment that embraces the full spectrum of human attributes, perspectives, and disciplines. When people of different backgrounds come together, they exchange ideas, question assumptions (including their own), and broaden the horizons for us all. A University of Virginia community rich in diversity affords every member equal respect and provides a forum for understanding our differences as well as our commonalities.
For more information on diversity at the University of Virginia, please visit the Vice President & Chief Officer For Diversity & Equity.