Eligibility

In order to be eligible to enter one of our programs, you must meet the minimum selection criteria described in our policy on Resident eligibility and selection (located in our House Staff Manual). Recruitment is coordinated by each individual program.

Individuals applying for any of our programs must hold an appropriate degree for the program to which they apply. If you hold a foreign medical degree, a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is also required. In addition to these institutional requirements, each program has specific eligibility requirements that must be satisfied.

Applicants for employment as a NHRMC Resident or visiting Resident must successfully pass reference and background screenings as a condition of that assignment/employment.

1. Applicants should have passed USMLE/COMLEX Part 1
2. USMLE/COMLEX 2 must be completed
3. All applicants must be eligible for a Training License from the North Carolina Medical Board. (International graduates must have a valid ECFMG certificate, and all verifications must be in English or translated with a notarized verification of authenticity)
4. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States (Citizens or Permanent Residents)

Please visit individual program sites for more specific information.