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Residents admitted each year are integrated into the department and participate with faculty in developing their own areas of expertise across four years of intensive training in psychiatry.

Applications for PGY-1 positions are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and should be received no later than mid-December. Interviews are scheduled from October to February.

To apply for this program through ERAS you will be required to submit the following materials:

Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
USMLE Steps I and II
Medical School Transcript and Diploma/Certificate
Dean's Letter
3 Current Letters of Recommendation
ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)
Photograph

ERAS - Electronic Residency Application Service

Psychiatry Residency Program Requirements for Albany Medical Center:


1. Applications will only be accepted through ERAS.

2. Albany Medical Center does not sponsor any visas.

3. Minimum scores for USMLE’s are 77% (mean).  Priority is given to applicants who have passed CSA.

4. Priority will be given to applicants who either practiced Psychiatry in their home  
            country or who obtained a neuroscience related graduate degree or training in the    
            neurosciences in this country.

5. The personal statement should be well written, demonstrate a command of written  English, and provide information regarding the applicant’s interest in Psychiatry.

6. A period of no longer than 10 years shall have elapsed since graduation from
            medical school if not actively engaged in medical practice or training.

We encourage you to visit the web site, www.albanyny.gov, to learn more about our area.
           
    -Thank you for your interest.-

 

The application deadline for this program is January 1st.
For additional information, please contact our program.

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