General Psychiatry Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or an equivalent medical qualification from a recognized medical school.
2. Applicants must meet the applicable medical licensing and postgraduate training requirements.
3. International medical graduates must satisfy the prerequisites established by the Medical Board of California.
4. Applicants must submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores; Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) scores are also accepted.
5. Three letters of recommendation are required, with at least one from a psychiatry department recommended.
6. United States clinical experience within the previous two years is preferred for international medical graduates.

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university located in San Diego, California, United States. It is recognized for its contributions to medical education, scientific research, innovation, and patient care. Through its School of Medicine, the university provides advanced medical training and promotes evidence-based healthcare practices. The General Psychiatry Residency Program offers comprehensive postgraduate training to prepare physicians for careers in psychiatry. The program provides clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and community mental health. Residents develop skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, medication management, and multidisciplinary patient care. The curriculum combines supervised clinical rotations, academic teaching, case discussions, research opportunities, and faculty mentorship to strengthen clinical judgment and professional development. The program aims to prepare residents to deliver compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

1. Complete the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) enrollment requirements.
2. Submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. Include a one-page personal statement, curriculum vitae or résumé, dean's letter, medical school transcript, examination scores, and three letters of recommendation.
4. Wait for the application review and interview invitation.
5. If invited, schedule an interview through the ERAS self-scheduling system.
6. Participate in interviews with residents, faculty members, and the Residency Training Director.
7. The selection committee reviews applications and interview feedback and submits its rank order list to the National Resident Matching Program.