Sample Cover Letter for the Scramble Application

Though not strictly necessary, it does add a flavor of professionalism and even saves time when you send in an application - since you may simply copy-paste the cover letter as the email body.

Here's a sample cover letter, which as I said, will serve as the body for the email or as the first page to be faxed :

(American Graduates should make the necessary adjustments)


"Dear Program Director / Program Coordinator,

Greetings! My name is Zhang Lee (AAMC ID: 1234567), an International Medical Graduate from ABCS XYZ Medical School, Shanghai and I am writing to apply to your esteemed residency program in Internal Medicine Medicine.

Here’s a snapshot of my credentials:

Medical School: ABCD XYZ, Shanghai
Graduation Date: Jan 2005
Current Visa: Student Visa (F1)
Visa Desired: H1b OR J1
USMLE Step 1: 99, First Attempt
USMLE Step 2 CK: 94, First Attempt
USMLE Step 2 CS: Passed, First Attempt
USMLE Step 3 CCS: 90, First Attempt
ECFMG Certification: Jan 2006
US Clinical Experience: 6 Months
US Research Experience: Yes
US Degree: Masters in Clinical Nutrition

Kindly find the following documents attached to my application.

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. USMLE Score Sheets: Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS and Step 3 CCS
3. ECFMG Certificate
4. Dean's Letter
5. 4 Recommendation Letters
6. Medical School Transcript
7. Personal Statement
8. Photograph


I sincerely hope to be considered for your residency program and will be happy to interview for the position. You could call me at 999-999-9999 or email me at zhang_lee@gmail.com


Thank you,


Zhang Lee
AAMC ID : 1234567"