How to Apply

Application to the Occupational Medicine Residency Program

Thank you for your interest in the Occupational Medicine Residency Program at the University of Cincinnati.

Our program accepts 2–4 full-time residents each year through the National Residency Match Program [NRMP] and offers comprehensive training that combines residency education with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree focused on Occupational Health.

Phase 1: Application Submission via ERAS

Applicants must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a clinical year (PGY-1) in an ACGME-accredited program prior to starting the residency.

At The University of Cincinnati we also offer a Preliminary year/PGY 1 Clinical Year.

https://med.uc.edu/depart/intmed/residency/internal-medicine/preliminary-year

All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) during the regular cycle.

2026 ERAS® Residency Timeline Application:

Key dates for the ERAS application cycle

• September 3, 2025— Residency applicants may begin submitting ERAS applications to programs at 9 a.m. ET.
• September 24, 2025— Residency programs may begin reviewing ERAS applications and Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) in the Program Director’s WorkStation (PDWS) at 9 a.m. ET.
• October 2025-January 2026— Interview season (UC OEM Residency applicants are interviewed virtually)
• March 16-20, 2026— Match Week, when you find out which program(s) offered you a position. Unmatched students can apply to vacant residencies through the SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program) process.

Phase 2: Interview & Match

Selected applicants will be invited to interview with program faculty and current residents. Candidates will receive the result through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Phase 3: MPH Enrollment at the University of Cincinnati

Once matched, residents must complete an online application to the University of Cincinnati Graduate School for enrollment in the MPH program with a concentration in Occupational Health. Historically, all accepted OEM residents have been accepted into the UC MPH (or comparable MS) program.

The MPH is an integral component of the residency, providing advanced training in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy, and occupational health sciences.

https://med.uc.edu/depart/eh/divisions/public-health/concentrations/occupational-public-health