Psychiatry Residency Program
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are accepted from graduates of MD and DO schools, and from graduates of equivalent international medical schools.
To ensure that the process for selecting residents is consistent with guidelines established by the ACGME and the Graduate Medical Education Committee, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and compliant with appropriate Federal and State statutes and regulations, this program has the following eligibility requirements.
1. Applicants must document compliance with one of the following:
a. graduate from a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accredited medical school;
b. graduate from an American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited college of osteopathic medicine; or
c. be an international medical graduate holding a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate; or hold a full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction; or successfully complete a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.
2. Applicants must successfully pass a criminal background investigation (criteria specified in UCHSC and GMEC background investigation policies).
3. The CU School of Medicine recognizes that residents enrolled in its programs are trainees, not employees. As such, applicants must be able to meet conditions of the institutional houseofficer (resident) training agreement. Specifically, individuals must meet one of the following requirements:
a. be a U.S. citizen; or
b. hold a valid U.S. resident alien card; or
c. possess (or be eligible to possess) all of the following:
1) valid passport;
2 ) valid 1-94 card (obtained upon entry to the U.S.) that indicates D/S J-1 (Duration of Status for J-1 Visa); and
3 ) J-1 Visa sponsorship from the ECFMG to train at the CU medical school in the specific training program.
Selection Criteria
A Resident Selection Committee in each departmental training program evaluates all eligible applicants. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their preparedness and experience; academic credentials; ability and aptitude; communication and interpersonal skills; and on personal qualities such as integrity, learning motivation, and work ethic.
University of Colorado Denver (UCD) prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in educational programs and activities of the UCD.
Application Process
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Applicants must register with National Resident Matching Program
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Application for training in the Department of Psychiatry residency training programs must include:
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Original graduate transcript(s), when applicable
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Original medical school transcript(s)
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Original Dean's Letter
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Documentation of post-graduate medical education completed elsewhere
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Copies of state medical license(s), DEA certificate, when applicable
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Documentation of ECFMG certification, when applicable
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Documentation of VISA status, for international applicants
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Curriculum Vitae
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Personal Statement
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Three professional letters of recommendation
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A formal letter from the current Training Director outlining rotations completed, when applying for a PGY II position
- Documentation of successful passing scores on USMLE parts 1 and 2
- Personal interviews with program faculty and housestaff
Supporting information, including graduate school transcripts and letters should be requested by the applicant. One of the three letters of recommendation must be from the applicant’s medical school clerkship in internal medicine, pediatrics, or family medicine. Please note: the psychiatry residency training program will now be using the Electronic Residency Service (ERAS). All applications for a PGY I position must be received via ERAS. Applicants for PGY II positions may apply via ERAs or may submit a application form via email or regular mail, and the form must be typed, not hand written, and must be accompanied by a small (2"x2") face photo of the applicant.
Because there are differences in training programs, and the individual applicant’s personal goals for training, it is essential that each applicant interview in person on site. A full day of interviews, tours, and informal content with current residents is recommended. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to interview everyone. The Selection Committee will review your application file, and we will let you know if interviews are to be scheduled.
DEADLINES: The dates by which we must receive your completed application and for scheduling your interview change from year to year, so you should call the Training Office (303) 724-6021 to find out the current deadlines.
Alexis A. Giese, M.D.
Director of Residency Training Programs
Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
University of Colorado Denver
Bld. 500, Mail Stop F546
13001 E. 17th Pl, Room E2328
Aurora, Colorado 80045
Email: alexis.giese@uchsc.edu
Telephone: (303) 724-6021
The University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine's Psychiatric Residency Training Program considers all applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, or handicap. The University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
