General Psychiatry Residency Program

1. Must hold a recognized medical degree.
2. Must meet the eligibility requirements for postgraduate medical training in the United States.
3. International medical graduates must possess a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate or meet the applicable licensing requirements.
4. Must submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
5. Must participate in the National Resident Matching Program.
6. Applicants should demonstrate academic ability, communication skills, professional integrity, and an interest in psychiatry.

The Psychiatry Residency at Yale School of Medicine is a four-year training program designed to prepare physicians for careers in clinical psychiatry, academic medicine, research, and mental healthcare leadership. The program provides comprehensive training in the biological, psychological, and social aspects of mental health. Residents develop clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and the management of complex mental health conditions. Yale also offers opportunities for individualized educational planning, mentorship, research training, and specialized academic development. Residents can explore additional neuroscience research training and integrated child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry pathways.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
2. Complete and submit the required application documents before the announced deadline.
3. Submit medical school transcripts, curriculum vitae, personal statement, and letters of recommendation as required.
4. Provide examination scores and Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates documentation, where applicable.
5. Register for the National Resident Matching Program.
6. The application deadline published by Yale is October 2 for the referenced recruitment cycle.
7. Applicants should not expect interview invitations before October 30.
8. Selected applicants are invited for virtual interviews.
9. Final selection is conducted through the residency matching process.