When do residents get their contracts?

[ThreadkillerMD]

I'm a senior MS who has already matched into a surgical subspecialty. I want to buy a house, and have been "prequalified" for a mortgage loan, but in order to be fully approved, I must give the lender a copy of my fully executed contract. When do residents typically get their contracts? Do I have to wait until June or July, or can they be signed early?

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[Tigger14]

I got mine about 2 weeks after residency match. I have not received my fellowship contract yet, but I did receive a letter of intent, which included my salary.

If you need a contract or letter, it is not unreasonable to contact your new department and ask for proof of income. Certainly they have had this request before.

 

[Winged Scapula]

The amount of time to send you contracts will vary widely; I think it was at least a month for residency and I can't recall when I got my fellowship contract.

As Tigger notes, you can always call the program coordinator and ask them to send a verification of employment - I had to have that when I started residency and it wasn't a problem. I'm sure they get the calls all the time.