Psychiatry Residency FAQ
The ACGME has approved our program for 8 advanced residents at each level.
To be considered a competitive applicant to our program we do recommend applicants have a strong Step I and II scores; however, test scores are only one part of the entire application. In general, individuals who score well on their Step I and II exams are more likely to perform well on in-training examinations and the board certification examination. However, we consider applications as a whole and things like community service, volunteer work, and scholarly activity are all taken into consideration.
To be considered a competitive applicant at our program we recommend applicants be out of medical school less than 3 years and have prior clinical experience within the United States health care system. Unused or unpracticed clinical skills tend to decline over time.
Yes, to be eligible for our residency program, you need to be either a United States citizen or a permanent resident. We do sponsor J-1 visas.
Yes, to request a rotation or sub-I on the psychiatry service at RUHS, click here to submit rotation request https://app.cliniciannexus.com/#/. You may reach out to our training office. We also offer meet and greet and second looks during interview seasons from October to December. Apply to our program through ERAS or reach out to the program coordinator for a complete calendar.