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Application Information



Those applying for the PGY-1year need to do so through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and ERAS.  All other applicants (PGY-2 and PGY-3) need to apply only through ERAS.

1. To start the application process applicants need to register with ERAS.  [PGY-1 applicants, please note you need to apply through the LLU Internal Medicine Residency Program ID: loma1lim;  Program Track:  Prelim/Prevent Med (Preliminary)]

2. Contact the residency office and request the application information.

    Tel:   (909) 558-4918
    Email:   ifoster@llu.edu 

3. Complete the ERAS application form and request the required documents listed in the residency’s Document Checklist to be scanned and sent to ERAS by:

  • U.S. graduates:  Your medical school dean’s office
  • International  Medical graduates:  ECFMG 


4. When all your documentation has been received by ERAS and reviewed by the residency, three personal interviews will be arranged for applicants on a mutually convenient day.

5. PGY-1 applicants who match with the Loma Linda program will receive acceptance letters from the House Staff Office as well as the residency, during Match week.

6. PGY-2 and -3 applicants will be notified by the Program Director at a later date as to the Residency Advisory Committee’s decision regarding their application.

7. Please note that the LLU School of Public Health will require a separeate application for the MPH degree program but this will be done after applicants have been accepted into the residency..