Transitional Year Residency Application Process
The Transitional Year program is listed in the National Resident Matching Program Directory. ACGME ID Code: 999-40-00-101. Questions or requests for a printed brochure may be directed to:
Program Coordinator, Transitional Year
Graduate Medical Education Department
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
2801 N. Gantenbein Ave.
Portland, OR 97227
Telephone: 503-413-4692
Email: tyres@lhs.org
Applications are accepted via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Please contact your Dean's Office for information. Invitations to interview are sent after a complete application is received and reviewed. A complete application includes: Dean's letter, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, a curriculum vitae and a recent photograph.
The interview day will introduce the applicant to both the program's sponsoring services: Internal Medicine and General Surgery. Applicants will attend resident conferences, tour each hospital and have the opportunity to meet a variety of housestaff. Each applicant will interview with the Program Director and one additional faculty member. Applicants are encouraged to spend time with housestaff for their input about the program.