General Psychiatry Residency Program

1. MD or DO degree (or equivalent international medical degree) from an accredited medical school
2. Applicants must be eligible for ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency training
3. Successful completion of required licensing examinations:
4. USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK (for MD applicants)
5. COMLEX examinations (for DO applicants)
6. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must provide:
7. ECFMG Certification
8. Required documentation for California medical licensing eligibility
9. Applicants must submit a complete ERAS application with required supporting documents
10. Applicants must provide proof of visa/residency status if applicable; UC Irvine accepts J-1 visas for eligible international applicants

The Psychiatry Residency Program at UC Irvine School of Medicine is a 4-year ACGME-accredited residency program that provides comprehensive training in general psychiatry through a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. The program focuses on developing strong clinical skills in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and integrated mental healthcare. Residents receive training across inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and community psychiatry. The curriculum includes supervised clinical rotations, weekly didactic sessions, conferences, research opportunities, psychotherapy training, and elective experiences to support professional growth. Residents work with multidisciplinary teams and gain experience at UCI Medical Center and affiliated clinical sites, preparing them for independent psychiatric practice or advanced fellowship training.

1. Submit application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
2. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match process
3. Submit required documents:
4. ERAS application form
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
6. Personal Statement
7. Medical School Transcript
8. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean’s Letter)
9. USMLE/COMLEX scores
10. 3–4 Letters of Recommendation (psychiatry letters preferred)
11. ECFMG certificate (for IMGs, if applicable)
4. Application review by the Psychiatry Residency Selection Committee
5. Selected candidates are invited for interviews (conducted virtually)
6. Final candidates are ranked and selected through the NRMP Match