How to Apply
The Emergency Medicine Residency at Lahey Clinic is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Our program is four years in length, affiliated with UMass Chan Lahey Medical School and hosts 6 residents per class.
We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), and our resident positions are available only through the NRMP. Any questions you may have should be directed to the NRMP (202-828-0676). Our NRMP program code is 3130110C0.
Important Dates & Deadlines
- Application Review Begins: September 23, 2026
- Program Application Deadline: October 21, 2026
- Unified Interview Offer Release: Mid-to-Late October
- Interview Season: November 2026 – January 2027, all held virtually
Minimum Application Components
To be considered for an interview, your ResidencyCAS application file must be submitted and include:
- Standard ResidencyCAS Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) & Personal Statement
- Official Medical School Transcript & MSPE (Dean's Letter)
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation:
- At least one (1) must be an Emergency Medicine Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE) from an ACGME-accredited EM rotation. Two are preferred but not mandatory for an initial interview invitation.
- Additional letters may utilize the CORD recommended evaluation templates.
Examination & Eligibility Criteria
USMLE / COMLEX Requirements
- Step 1 / Level 1: Must be passed on the first attempt.
- Step 2 CK / Level 2 CE: A passing score must be uploaded to ResidencyCAS before the rank order list is finalized. We look holistically at applicants and do not enforce a strict numerical score cutoff.
International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
- ECFMG Certification: Applicants must be eligible for an ECFMG Status Report to be transmitted via ResidencyCAS at the time of application.
- US Clinical Experience: A minimum of 2 months of hands-on United States clinical experience is preferred, with a strong recommendation for at least one EM rotation yielding a SLOE.
- Visa Sponsorship: Lahey Clinic sponsors J-1 visas only
Program Signaling Policy
Our program fully participates in the ResidencyCAS Preference Signaling program. In alignment with standard specialty guidelines, we utilize program signals to gauge serious interest during our holistic review process. We strongly encourage applicants who are genuinely interested in our geographical region and program mission to utilize a signal.