Residency Program in Psychiatry

Application

Procedure and FAQ

For PGY-I Admission

• Completed ERAS application package

For PGY-II and above

• Current CV
• Final transcript (with seal) which includes information on required clinical clerkships
• Notarized copy of medical school diploma
• Three original letters of reference
• Original Dean’s Letter (if applicable)
• Certificate of completion or original letter from program director verifying start and end dates of training
• Original prior employment and training letters for each program (must be current, i.e., within the last six months)

For PGY-III and above

• Same as for PGY-II, plus:
• Copy of New York State License Registration or Limited Permit (as applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions by Applicants from International Medical Schools

• Do you accept residents outside the Match?
  Not typically, although at times we have done so. We do not actively seek applicants outside the match; therefore, we highly recommend that you apply to our program through ERAS.
• Are International Medical Graduates accepted?
  Yes, we do accept IMG applications through ERAS. However, acceptance into our program for both International and American graduates is highly competitive.
• Which visas do you accept?
  J1 and H1.
• Are there cutoff scores for the program?
  No, we do not have strict cutoff scores; we prefer to evaluate the applicant more thoroughly. However, we do require passing grades on board exams prior to matriculation.
• Is there an age cutoff?
  No.
• Do you require previous psychiatric experience, either within our outside the United States?
  No, we do not require such experience. But as we have noted above, our program is extremely competitive.
• We are available by telephone or e-mail should you have additional inquiries.