American University of Beirut

​ I. Eligibility Requirements

AUB MD graduates may apply to GME residency training programs at AUBMC if they meet the following examination requirements:

• Have passed either the USMLE Step 1 or the International Foundations of Medicine Basic Science Examination (IFOM BSE).
• Have successfully completed either the USMLE Step 2 CK or the IFOM Clinical Science Examination (IFOM CSE), with a minimum score at the 70 for IFOM CSE.
• Have successfully completed the GME Residency  Admission Examination.

II. Examination Requirements and Dates

1. Examination Registration

• Applicants wishing to register for examinations administered through the GME Office must first submit their online application and pay the applicable fees.
• Following submission and payment, applicants will receive an email containing the examination registration link.
• Registration will be open from October 26 to November 20, 2026. Applicants who fail to register by the deadline will not be registered for the examination.

2. Basic Science Examination or USMLE Step 1

Additional Notes

• The IFOM BSE is a qualifying examination. Applicants are required to obtain a passing score; however, the examination score is not considered competitive for admission purposes.
• The non-refundable IFOM BSE examination fee of USD 200 must be paid through the online application.
• Applicants will receive detailed examination instructions by email at least three days before the examination.

3. Clinical Knowledge Examinations

Applicants must fulfill the clinical knowledge examination requirements by successfully completing either the USMLE Step 2 CK or the IFOM Clinical Science Examination (IFOM CSE), as well as the GME Residency  Admission Examination.

Additional Notes

• The non-refundable IFOM CSE examination fee of USD 200 must be paid through the online application.
• The non-refundable GME Residency Admission Examination fee of USD 100 must be paid through the online application.
• Examination performance will be considered as part of the residency selection process.
• Applicants will receive detailed examination instructions by email at least three days before the examination.

Examination Dates

III. Online Application

1. Application and Required Documents

Applicants must complete the online application between October 26 and November 20, 2026, and upload the following documents:

• Copy of valid ID
• Passport copy
• U.S. Social Security Number (if applicable)
• Passport-sized photo
• Updated CV
• Certified copy of MD diploma with original university seal(s), or Dean's Letter if the degree has not yet been issued
• Certified copy of medical school transcript
• Copy of Lebanese Ministry of Public Health medical license (if applicable to Lebanese citizens)
• USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK score reports (if completed)
• IFOM BSE score report (if already taken)
• IFOM CSE score report (if already taken)
• Application fee: USD 100, payable by credit card upon submission

Deadline to upload pending documents or examination scores: January 8, 2027.

Additional Notes

• Applicants applying with USMLE scores must request an official transcript through the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB): https://www.usmle.org/scores-transcripts.
• Applicants are required to upload the requested documents as part of their online application. Original documents do not need to be submitted at this stage. Accepted applicants will be notified by email of the arrangements for submitting their original documents, either in person or by courier.
• Some residency programs (e.g., Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry) require a personal statement. Do not upload it with the online application. Submit it by email only if invited for an interview.

2. Application Choices

• Each applicant may apply to a maximum of two programs.
• The first paid application is considered the applicant's first choice.
• To apply for a second-choice program, a separate application must be submitted. No additional application fee is required.
• Program choices remain confidential during the selection process.
• If accepted into both programs, the applicant will automatically be assigned to the first-choice program and withdrawn from the second.
• The system allows a maximum of two applications per applicant. Any additional submissions will be disregarded.
• Program choices are final once submitted. No changes, substitutions, or switching between first and second choices will be permitted after submission.

3. Application Process

• Following submission, the GME Office will review applications for completeness and eligibility.
• Incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected. Application fees are non-refundable.
• Eligible applications will be forwarded to the respective programs.
• Applicants may be invited for interviews in one or both programs. Not all eligible applicants will be invited for an interview.
• Certain programs may require additional faculty-supervised clinical assessments (e.g., OSCEs).

IV. Important Dates

Contact

For further inquiries or clarifications, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)​ or contact the Office of Graduate Medical Education at [email protected].​