Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the program application deadline? We begin reviewing applications in September, and our first interview date occurs during the first week of November. The deadline for full consideration of your application via ERAS is November 11th. After our interview slots have been filled, we no longer read applications.
- Do you need to submit your application electronically? Yes, we only accept applications submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service “ERAS” (www.aamc.org/eras).
- Do we offer pre-match or accept applications outside the Match system? No, all of our positions will be filled through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
- How many openings are being offered for the 2012-2013 academic year? We anticipate accepting nine PGY-1 residents into the program.
- What is the cut-off point for date since medical school graduation? We consider each application on an individual basis. However, length of time away from clinical practice is considered important (less than 5 years away is preferred).
- What type of information should be included in the personal statement? We would like to know a bit about your interests, experiences, and goals. It would be nice to know your reasons for choosing the field of psychiatry (both personal and professional).
- USMLE Step 1 Score Requirements? We have no minimum score required, although a passing score is a must (first attempt passing score preferred).
- USMLE Step 2 Score Requirements? You do not need your Step 2 CS on hand prior to be invited for an interview, but applicants should be scheduled to take or have taken Step 2 by interview day. You must have passed Step 2 and have scores submitted through ERAS by January 31, prior to being ranked by our program. Passing scores on first attempt preferred.
- Do we offer couples match? We interview applicants who are listed on ERAS in a couples match, and we try to accommodate interview schedules. If you are part of a couples match, please let us know the name and specialty of your significant other.
- How many residents are in the program? For the current academic year we have 38 general psychiatry residents.
- Is US clinical experience required? Yes, we require international medical school applicants to have at least one month of supervised U.S. clinical experience with reference letters from the site supervisor (prefer psychiatry experience).
- Does program need an ECFMG certificate in hand to interview? We do not need ECFMG at time of interview if you have not yet graduated from medical school. If you have graduated, you must be ECFMG certified at the time you submit your application, and you should summit a copy of your ECFMG certificate with your application.
- What visas are accepted by program? We only accept applicants who are able to obtain a J1 visa.
- Do we accept International Medical School graduates? Yes we accept IMGs, and are IMG friendly.
- Do you offer externships? No, unfortunately our department cannot accommodate observerships/ externships, but Brown Alpert Medical School offers electives.