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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Medical Education Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency

May 19, 2009
Updated July 2014
Reviewed/Approved June 2017; 5/2019

SELECTION CRITERIA

FOR GRADUATES OF LCME AND AOA ACCREDITED MEDICAL SCHOOLS

Magee-Womens Hospital

There are several sources of data used by the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive
Sciences in selecting applicants from LCME AND AOA accredited medical schools for the interview
process. The following list is not comprehensive, but outlines some of the major criteria by which the
Department makes its decisions.

1. Excellent achievement in clinical courses.
2. Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
3. Excellent achievement on USMLE Parts I & II. Step II strongly recommended to be completed
by the time of ranking.
4. Letters of recommendation.
5. Research and scholarly accomplishments.
6. Accomplishments in leadership, service, and other activities
7. Interview performance