General Psychiatry Residency Program

1. Must have a medical degree from an eligible accredited medical school.
2. Must pass United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) to be considered for National Resident Matching Program ranking.
3. Must provide at least 3 letters of recommendation, including one from a psychiatrist and one from a primary care specialty clinician.
4. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must provide an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate and Status Report.
5. Must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of California.

Stanford University School of Medicine is the medical school of Stanford University and is part of Stanford Medicine, an academic medical system focused on medical education, research, patient care, and healthcare innovation. The General Psychiatry Residency Program provides comprehensive four-year training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric conditions across diverse patient populations. Residents receive clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, psychotherapy, consultation-liaison psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, and community-based care. The program also emphasizes research, mentorship, individualized learning, and professional development throughout residency.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the ERAS application, personal statement, letters of recommendation, Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), medical school transcript, curriculum vitae, USMLE scores, and photograph.
3. International Medical Graduates must submit the required ECFMG documents with the ERAS application.
4. The program reviews complete applications and invites selected applicants for interviews.
5. Interviews are conducted virtually, with the interview season running from mid-October through January.
6. Final residency placement is through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).