{"id":10110,"date":"2023-09-01T06:49:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T13:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?page_id=10110"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:01:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:01:05","slug":"application-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/family-medicine-residency-program\/application-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply to the Family Medicine Residency Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"shs-block hero grid-container has-brown-background-color has-content-left\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/canoeing-crater-lake-321-SS.jpg); background-position:50% 64%;\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-content-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"hero-content has-contrast-box\" style=\"max-width:fit-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"hero-title--part is-m\">Apply<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/section>\n\n\n<nav id=\"block_e816af7c63a703ca9114512925bbf916\" class=\"shs-block in-content-nav-links grid-container has-blue-midnight-background-color\">\n\t<button class=\"in-content-nav-title has-blue-midnight-background-color js-in-page-nav-toggle\">Related Pages\t<svg id=\"icon_menu\" class=\"\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\">\n\t\t<defs><style>#icon_menu_hit_box{fill:transparent;}#bot{transform-origin: 10% 70%;}#top{transform-origin: 15% 30%;}.im1{fill:#7999B9;}<\/style><\/defs>\n\t\t<title>Related Content Menu<\/title>\n\t\t<rect id=\"top\" class=\"im1 will-ease\" y=\"2.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"mid\" class=\"im1 hide-when-open\" y=\"9.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"bot\" class=\"im1 will-ease\" y=\"16.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"icon_menu_hit_box\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/button>\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/family-medicine-residency-program\/\" target=\"_self\">About Us<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/family-medicine-residency-program\/health-equity\/\" target=\"_self\">Health Equity<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#apply\" target=\"_self\">Apply<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/family-medicine-residency-program\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_self\">Curriculum<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/family-medicine-residency-program\/areas-of-concentration\/\" target=\"_self\">Areas of Concentration<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/family-medicine-residency-program\/people\/\" target=\"_self\">People<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/samfamresidency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Us on Instagram<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/family-medicine-residency-program\/our-region\/\" target=\"_self\">Our Region<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"apply\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Samaritan Family Medicine residency trains our residents to care for patients from all walks of life. We are committed to recruiting a diverse group of physicians to our program, and we are mindful of all aspects of identity, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender and gender expression, religion\/spiritual practice, and age.&nbsp;We are committed to increasing the diversity of our residents and faculty in the years to come, ensuring the success of our trainees who come from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine, and educating our residents on the inequities that patients continue to experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Rotation\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rotation Opportunities for Medical Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Samaritan is pleased to be a clinical training site for third and fourth year medical students. We provide medical students with extensive clinical rotation experiences, including unencumbered access to attending physicians, a diverse didactic curriculum and exposure to simulation training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We will begin accepting rotation requests on Feb. 1, 2026 for rotations beginning on July 1, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rotations at Samaritan Health Services are available in a wide variety of primary care and specialty areas and is proud to be involved with medical student training, offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A core clinical site for third- and fourth-year osteopathic medical students from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/osteopathic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Western University, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A training site for allopathic medical students from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ohsu.edu\/xd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon Health &amp; Science University<\/a>&nbsp;to complete rural health rotations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audition rotation experiences for students interested in our residency training programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elective rotation opportunities for fourth-year medical students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/medical-student-information\/rotation-request\">Request a Rotation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:medstudentrotations@samhealth.org?Subject=Rotations\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Meet\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-cool-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-family-medicine-faculty-nbsp-amp-residents\">Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We participate in the ERAS program and the NRMP match process. To be considered for admission, the following materials are required to be submitted through ERAS: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ERAS Common Application Form.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Statement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three Letters of Reference (recommendations from family physicians are especially encouraged).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical School Performance Evaluation (aka Dean\u2019s Letter).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical School Transcripts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COMLEX Level I or USMLE Step I Score.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COMLEX Level II (CE and PE) or USMLE Step II (CS and CK) scores are required prior to intern year; consistent with Samaritan policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants will be notified via email if they are selected for an interview. All interviews will be conducted virtually.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Medical School Graduates<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the items listed above, IMG applicants are also required to submit the ECFMG Certification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-U.S. citizens must possess a Permanent Resident Card prior to starting a postgraduate medical education program. Unfortunately, Samaritan does not sponsor H1-B or J1 visas.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Review Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The program will review every<em>&nbsp;<\/em>application that meets our initial selection criteria. In addition, we may also use AI in a supportive role to ensure a thorough review of all submissions we receive. We do not rely on AI as the determining factor to rank or select applicants for interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions-amp-clarifications\"><strong>Questions &amp; Clarifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions and clarifications regarding applications to our program, please &nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lely@samhealth.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:lely@samhealth.org\">email Lisa Ely<\/a>, Rural Program Coordinator, or call 541-574-4987, or <a href=\"mailto:darmiller@samhealth.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:darmiller@samhealth.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email Darcie Miller<\/a>, Valley Program Coordinator or call 541-768-7633.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_3663a9d54d4664da49f6b895d4f252b5\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-blue-light-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salary &amp; Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Salary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PGY1<\/td><td>$64,668<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PGY2<\/td><td>$67,319<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PGY3<\/td><td>$70,860<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PGY4<\/td><td>$74,406<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PGY5<\/td><td>$77,395<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PGY6<\/td><td>$80,615<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-general-benefits\">General Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As employees of SHS, residents are eligible to participate in the following benefit plans: (Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Life and Disability, Long-Term Care, FSA\/HSA, Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance Programs, OFLA\/FMLA and Retirement plans). Coverage will begin on the first day of the month following employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-malpractice-insurance\">Malpractice Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SHS will provide, at no cost to the resident, professional liability insurance while participating in the Program. The professional liability insurance provided does not cover activities outside the program, i.e. moonlighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leave-time\">Leave Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents are granted a 200-hour (25 day) ATO pool for all leave per contract year unless specifically limited as required for specialty board certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-medical-license\">Medical License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Medical Education will reimburse residents for the cost of a \u201climited license\u201d obtained from the Oregon Medical Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dea\">DEA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Medical Education will reimburse the fee for a full DEA license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cme-allowance\">CME Allowance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For interns, Graduate Medical Education will reimburse for your COMLEX\/USMLE Step 3 exam. In addition, each intern receives a $500 stipend and PGYs 2-6 receive a $1000.00 stipend per academic year for educational purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-membership-dues\">Membership Dues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Costs associated with required membership dues will be paid by Graduate Medical Education or your specific residency program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-benefits\">Additional Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each resident will be provided with a Samarian issued laptop for work use during their residency\/fellowship, lab coats, an alpha numeric pager, hospital full-access library, monthly meal stipend will be provided while working at each of the SHS hospitals, SamFit gym membership and up to $150 Healthy Habits incentive. In addition, housing will be provided while on mandatory rotations up in the Portland area.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"contact\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Office of Medical Education<br>3600 NW Samaritan Drive<br>Corvallis, OR 97330<br><br><a href=\"tel:541-768-4906\">541-768-4906<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:medicaleducation@samhealth.org\">medicaleducation@samhealth.org<\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply to the Family Medicine Residency Program at Samaritan. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":13793,"parent":10108,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_searchwp_excluded":"","_shs_workflow_notes":"","_shs_exclude_from_navigation":true,"_shs_promote_article_on_blogs":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10110","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10110"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10110\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70404,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10110\/revisions\/70404"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10108"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}