Apply for General Psychiatry Residency
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for all open positions, regardless of year of training.
All applicants must register with the National Residency Match Program (NRMP).
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Eligibility
Applicants must complete an M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree prior to the start date of the residency.
U-M Medical School General Psychiatry Residency program applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Michigan. Candidates must have graduated from a medical school found on the list of California Medical Board Recognized Schools; affiliation with a school on the approved list is not sufficient.
Foreign applicants must be permanent residents, eligible for a J-1 visa sponsored by the ECFMG, or hold a current H-1B visa (note: Michigan Medicine does not sponsor H-1B visas).
Applicants must show evidence of academic excellence, clinical interest in psychiatry, a high level of professionalism, high ethical standards, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, potential for successful completion of the residency program, and potential for the practice of medicine within the U.S. healthcare system through the following materials.
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s letter) attesting to these qualities
- Passage of USMLE Step 1 within 3 attempts
- Passage of USMLE Step 2 CK and CS within 3 attempts
- At least 1 letter of recommendation based on no less than 1 month of formal clinical training in an LCME or AOA accredited medical school or ACGME accredited training program attesting to these qualities (observer and physician assistant positions do not qualify)
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Performance of a significant amount and quality of research or clinical work beyond that required for graduation from medical school (e.g., residency program, PhD program) - Passage of USMLE Step 1 within 3 attempts
- Passage of USMLE Step 2 CK and CS within 3 attempts
Contact
1500 E. Medical Center Drive, SPC5295
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Required Application Materials
- ERAS Online Application
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s letter)
- 3 Letters of Recommendation authored within 2 years of the start date of the residency program
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE Step 1 and 2 scores
- If you are an international medical graduate, include a copy of your ECFMG certificate
- ERAS Online Application
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s letter)
- 3 Letters of Recommendation authored within 2 years of the start date of the residency program
- Letter of Recommendation from your former training director
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE Step 1 and 2 scores
- If you are an international medical graduate, include a copy of your ECFMG certificate
Selection Process
Decisions regarding candidate selection for the program are made by the Residency Selection and Evaluation Committee. The committee reviews academic record, clinical, research and other work experience, letters of recommendation, interviews with departmental faculty, house officers and other staff, and demonstration of personal characteristics that are pertinent to training in and the practice of psychiatry.
Applicants who meet program requirements will be considered for interview with departmental faculty based on the number of interview slots available and their academic competitiveness with other candidates. Following interviews, the Selection and Evaluation Committee will review candidates’ application materials and comments from faculty, house officers, and staff to assess their potential for the program.
Salary & Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries and generous benefits to our fellows and advanced trainees. Trainee salary will be commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training based on the HOA contract.
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