Frequently Asked Questions
How many resident positions are there?
Is the program unopposed?
No. Suburban has residencies in Internal Medicine and Preliminary Medicine.
Does your program offer positions outside of the Match?
No. Positions are only offered through the NRMP Match Program.
Should one of the three required letters of recommendation be submitted by the Chairman of Medicine?
Must I wait until all documents are available before submitting my application to your program through ERAS?
Applications often arrive from ERAS incomplete, but the Committee waits until applications are complete before reviewing them. DO NOT EXPECT an immediate response after submitting your application. It may not be reviewed until a later date. You will be contacted if the committee wishes to schedule an interview.
What does interview day look like?
Since COVID, the NRMP has strongly encouraged programs to interview via virtual platforms. Prior to COVID, interview days consisted of breakfast / resident meeting, presentation regarding program specifics (i.e., salary, benefits, etc.), then formal interviews with the program director and/or associated faculty and residents.
What are the intern/resident call responsibilities?
Need Family Medicine answer.
How much vacation will I have?
Are residents permitted to complete an outside elective?
Are there opportunities for teaching?
Where have recent graduates gone onto practice?
Is moonlighting allowed?
Yes. Moonlighting is allowed in your 2nd year of residency training with prior approval from the Program Director and Designated Institutional Official.
Who can I contact for more information?
For more information, contact:
The Office of Graduate Medical Education
Suburban Community Hospital
2701 Dekalb Pike, Suite 302
Norristown, PA 19401
610-278-2003