General Psychiatry Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, or be candidates for the degree during the current application year.
2. Applicants must participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
3. A passing score on United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) Level 1 is required for interview consideration.
4. A passing score on United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 Clinical Knowledge or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination Level 2-Clinical Examination is required for ranking.
5. Applicants must be eligible for limited Alabama medical licensure.
6. International medical graduates must be Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certified, or ECFMG eligible with a passing United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 Clinical Knowledge score for interview consideration.
7. International medical graduates must obtain ECFMG certification before the National Resident Matching Program rank-order-list certification deadline.
8. The program accepts H-1B and J-1 visas.

The General Psychiatry Residency Program at UAB Heersink School of Medicine provides comprehensive training in modern psychiatric care through supervised clinical rotations and structured didactic education. Residents gain experience across major areas of psychiatry and develop skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, psychotherapy, inpatient and outpatient care, consultation, emergency psychiatry, and community-based care. The program also provides opportunities for research and specialized training, with residents developing competence in five psychotherapies: psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, supportive, brief, and combined therapy.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit all required application materials through ERAS.
3. Ensure the required United States Medical Licensing Examination or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination scores are available for interview and ranking consideration.
4. International medical graduates must complete the required Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification requirements.
5. Register and participate in the National Resident Matching Program.
6. The program reviews applications and sends interview invitations through ERAS to selected applicants.
7. Participate in the residency interview process if invited.
8. Final residency positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program.