How to Apply

How to Apply

Applications to the Psychiatry Residency Program are accepted through the ERAS online system.

A completed application consists of the following:

• On-line ERAS application (paper applications are not accepted)
• Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Minimum of three (3) letters of reference
• Dean's Letter & Transcript
• USMLE scores

Important Dates

Applications are accepted beginning September 1st through the ERAS on-line system.

The deadline for application submission is December 1st.

Eligibility

• We accept J1 and H1 visas
• A minimum standard of performance on the USMLE board examination
• For graduates of an international medical school we require 6 weeks clinical experience in the United States (note: this does not include observerships)
• Documentation of successful completion of 6 weeks clinical supervised work in a U.S. medical system
• Commitment to complete the entire training program
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and spoken English language
• Negative Drug Screen pre-employment as administered by the UPHS Drug Testing Program
• A maximum length of 5 years elapsed since the graduation from medical school
  

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our applying to the Psychiatry Residency at Penn, please contact Michele Cepparulo, Education Administrator at cepparul@mail.med.upenn.edu