The Department of Psychiatry Residency Training Program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). The program uses the ERAS system.

Residents will be selected based on their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills and personal qualities. The following lists the materials used for evaluation of all resident candidates:

• Original ERAS application and/or Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation
• Notarized copy of Medical School Diploma (plus translation if not in English)
• Original copy of Dean's Letter from Medical School (plus translation if not in English)
• Original and Final Medical School Transcripts (plus translation if not in English)
• Personal Statement
• Interview with Program Directors
• USMLE Scores (minimum passing score required)

For those resident candidates that have graduated from foreign medical schools, the following additional criteria applies:

• Clinical experience, however, it is not necessary to have United States clinical experience
• ECFMG certification
• J1 or H1 Visa

For further information, please contact our Program Coordinator at 718 920-7967 or email us at psychres@montefiore.org