Candidate Eligibility

The Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital will accept two fellows each year. Basic requirements for consideration of applications:

  • United States citizen, permanent resident or able to obtain J-1 or H-1B Visa.
  • Graduate of an accredited residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
  • Successful completion of Step 3 of USMLE/COMLEX.
  • International medical school graduates must have a valid ECFMG certification or a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
  • Board certified or board eligible

ERAS and Match Program Participation

Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Applications System (ERAS). Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
ACGME Program Number: 1273812002

Application Requirements

Completed ERAS application, including:

  • An official Dean’s Letter or equivalent from medical school
  • Three professional reference letters (including one from Residency Program Director)
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Medical school transcript
  • USMLE/COMLEX scores