Application Process

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Pediatrics Residency Program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) only and cannot accept applications in any other format. The school does not offer positions outside of the Match.

Completed applications include:

  • ERAS Application
  • MSPE (Dean's letter) or equivalent
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or COMLEX transcripts
  • Medical school transcript
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation with at least one being from a pediatric rotation (preferred)
  • Personal statement

Selection Overview

Selection for Interview

A holistic review of each application is used to determine if a candidate will be invited for an interview. Components of the score include but are not limited to:

  • USMLE/COMLEX scores
  • Letters of recommendation
  • MSPE
  • Personal statement
  • Extracurricular activities (scholarly activity, community service, research, etc.)
  • Significant experiences

Invitation to Interview

  • An applicant will be notified through Thalamus that they have been chosen for an interview.
  • The Thalamus Scheduler will be utilized to schedule interviews.
  • Interviews are on a first-come, first-serve basis. We maintain a cancellation/waiting list for all dates and can sometimes accommodate requests for dates previously filled if space subsequently becomes available.

Interview Schedule

  • Interviews will be on most Mondays and Wednesdays (and some Fridays), from October through January, in the morning and afternoon.
  • Interviews will be conducted via the Zoom platform.
    • You will select one date and a one-time slot via Thalamus. You are required to participate for the entire time slot of your interview session. 
  • Each interview session will start and end in groups with other applicants. Individual breakout rooms will be with program leadership, faculty, a chief resident, residents, or the program coordinator via a one-on-one format.

Meet and Greet

  • You will receive a Zoom invitation for a Sunday evening with our residents a few days prior to your interview day.
  • You will have the opportunity to speak and virtually "hang out" with two to three residents that evening.
  • This is a casual meeting with introductions and ice-breakers followed by a Q&A session.

Interview Day

  • Prior to your interview, an email will be sent with instructions and your designated itinerary for the day.
  • You will interview either in the morning or the afternoon on your scheduled interview day.
  • We do not allow the use of any artificial intelligence tools/applications or audio/visual recording during the interview (for both interviewers and interviewees).

We follow the residency recruitment recommendations distributed by the Association of Pediatric Program Directors.