Frequently Asked Questions
Applying for Residency
Visit Pritzker's Road to Residency website for additional information about the residency application process.
Q. How do I know who my career advisor is?
A. Pritzker Students are assigned a career advisor based on their participation in the Pritzker Societies.
- Coggeshall Society: Dr. Mindy Schwartz and Dr. Vineet Arora
- DeLee Society: Dr. Herb Abelson and Dr. Brian Gehlbach
- Huggins Society: Dr. Shalini Reddy and Dr. Nanah Park
- Phemister Society: Dr. Elizabeth Kieff and Dr. David Howes (To schedule a meeting with Dr. Howes, please page him at 9702 in the afternoon or evening.)
Q: When should I start asking for letters of recommendation?
A. Once you have decided on a specialty, usually in the late spring/early summer between your 3rd and 4th years.
Q. What information do letter writers need in order to write a letter for residency?
A. An updated CV, personal statement (if you have completed it), ERAS cover letter (available in July of your senior year). Please give your advisor at least 4-6 weeks to prepare the letters. We advise you to wait until you receive your ERAS token and AAMC identification number, (available July 1st) before approaching faculty members.
Q. Who makes a good letter of recommendation writer for the residency application?
A. The best letter writers are those faculty members who know you best and can strongly support your application. Clinical letters are preferred in residency applications. Research letters can sometimes be used as supplemental letters but not as primary letters. The best time to ask for the letter is in person in June of your third year or in July of your fourth year.
If you have additional questions about the Residency Application Process, please contact your Society Career Advisor or Dr. Herbert Abelson.
Q. I would like a copy of my diploma sent to me and/or the residency/fellowhsip program that I’m applying to.
A. Please send all certified diploma requests to Chaquita Sanders.
Q. I would like a copy of my Dean’s Letter and/or a verification of my enrollment to be sent to me and/or the residency/fellowship program that I am applying to.
A. Dean’s letters (MSPE) are sent directly to the requesting institution along with a cover letter. MSPE’s cannot, under any circumstances, be given to, or mailed, directly to the graduate.
Verifications of attendance or graduation cannot be done over the phone and require a written request and consent to release information. You may send a formal request through mail, email or by fax. You can obtain a consent form for release of information from our website or by contacting Chaquita Sanders.For additional information, please visit the Graduating Student Verification page.
