General Psychiatry Residency Program

1. Applicants must meet the residency program's minimum eligibility requirements and submit a complete application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) with a score of at least 230 on the first attempt.
3. International Medical Graduates must have graduated from medical school within the last 2 years, or have worked as a physician in a clinical setting for at least 2 of the last 5 years.
4. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3 is not required for application review.
5. Applicants considered for ranking must submit a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate by February 15.
6. The program does not routinely sponsor J-1 visas and does not sponsor H visas. The program also does not facilitate observerships or externships.

The Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, provides four years of comprehensive training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Residents gain clinical experience across diverse patient populations and care settings while working with faculty from psychiatry, psychology, and social work. The program includes structured clinical rotations, didactic education, mentorship, research, quality improvement, advocacy, and teaching opportunities. Residents can also pursue individualized areas of interest and develop skills for independent psychiatric practice or further subspecialty training.

1. Submit all application information through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. The program conducts an initial screening based on minimum eligibility requirements and completeness of required documents.
3. The Program Director conducts a detailed review considering academic achievements, competencies, experience, personal statement, Letters of Recommendation, and other relevant characteristics.
4. Selected applicants receive interview invitations through Thalamus and schedule their preferred interview date.
5. Interviews are conducted virtually through Zoom and include interviews with faculty members, the Program Director, and Chief Residents.
6. After interviews, feedback is compiled and the Residency Selection Committee determines the final applicant rankings.
7. The Program Director submits the final rank list to the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
8. After the matching process, selected applicants receive onboarding and hospital orientation information.