FAQ
What are the USMLE/COMLEX requirements?
We require an USMLE/COMLEX transcript be submitted as part of your application to be considered for interview selection. We have no preference between USMLE or COMLEX. See below for more specific information on each step/level:
- USMLE/COMLEX 1: Prefer passage on the first attempt; applications with second attempts will be reviewed based on the numerical delta between first and second attempt and overall application
- USMLE/COMLEX 2: Prefer passage on the first attempt; applications with second attempts will be reviewed based on the numerical delta between first and second attempt and overall application
- USMLE/COMLEX 2 CS/PE: Not considered
- USMLE/COMLEX 3: Not required but scores are noted if taken
What are graduation date requirements?
We prefer candidates currently in their fourth year of medical school or within 36-months of graduation.
Do you offer audition rotations to medical students or medical graduates?
Yes, we do. Refer to our Contact Us page to determine the appropriate person to contact depending on your learning needs.
Do you require applicants to have U.S. clinical experience, externship, or observership?
If graduation dates are prior to December 31, 2020: we strongly prefer applicants who were either full-time clinically active physicians in their home country or who can demonstrate routine clinical activity in the U.S. in their ERAS application.
If graduation dates are on or after January 1, 2021: We do not require U.S. clinical experience, externship, or observerships.
Do you sponsor visas?
Our program provides J-1 visa sponsorship only at this time.
Are there any individuals who are not eligible to apply?
Applicants from the following medical schools cannot obtain a medical license in the state of Indiana and therefore are ineligible for our program:
- CIFAS School of Medicine, Santo Domingo (closed) as of 10/18/1984
- Universidad Mexico American Del Norte (Northern University School of Medicine) as of 11/15/1984
- St. Lucia Health Sciences University, St. Lucia as of 10/18/1984
- Spartan Health Sciences University, St. Lucia as of 10/18/1984
- Clayton University – Osteopathic School (American International Open University) as of 06/01/2000
- St. Matthews University, Grand Cayman as of 12/05/2002
- University of Health Sciences Antigua, St. John’s as of 12/05/2002
- Grace Medical School in St. Kitts and London Medical College as of 12/05/2002
- International University of Health Sciences (IUHS) as of 12/05/2002 (Board reaffirmed denial at their 8/23/2012 meeting partially due to distant learning (computer classes))
- Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and Holistic Health Sciences (Hamilton) as of 8/23/2007
- Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute (Hamilton) as of 8/23/2007
- Canadian College of Osteopathy (Toronto) as of 8/23/07
- Sutherland Academy of Osteopathy (Oakville) as of 8/23/07
- CETEC University, Santo Domingo (closed) as of 5/22/08
- UTESA University, Santo Domingo as of 5/22/08
- World University, Santo Domingo (closed) as of 5/22/08
- Universidad Federico Henriquez y Carvajal, Dominica Republic as of 5/22/08
- Kigezi International School of Medicine, Cambridge, England & Uganda as of 5/22/08
- Universidad Eugenio Maria de Hostos (UNIREMHOS), Dominica Republic as of 5/22/08
Internet Programs: All schools of medicine whose curriculum and primary requirements are internet based and/or distance learning shall be disapproved. Most specifically, the internet based schools of medicine listed on the Federation Alert are hereby disapproved by the board.
Can I email the program some questions specific to my application?
Absolutely, please contact us as [email protected].