How to Apply

Application information

We welcome you and thank you for your interest in our program! Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Psychiatry Residency Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). We offer six categorical positions. Applicants will apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants are only selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Interview process

Each year, we invite 75 applicants to interview for six intern positions. Candidates meet with three faculty members, the program director and several of our current residents. The interviews allow both the program and applicants to learn more about each other.

The deadline for applications is December 1.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews are conducted from October to February.

Applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. We currently do not sponsor any visas.

ERAS (U.S. and Canadian)
Send an email
Association of American Medical Colleges
2450 N Street NW
Washington DC 20037-1126

ECFMG-ERAS Program (Foreign Medical Graduates)
P.O. Box 13467
Philadelphia PA 19101-3467
(215) 386-5900

How to apply

A complete ERAS application includes the following:

ERAS application
Official transcript
Medical school transcript
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
Personal statement
Curriculum vitae
Dean’s letter
Photo
USMLE and/or COMLEX score
- Only first-attempt exam completion will be considered
Four letters of recommendation from medical school faculty or clinical supervisors
- At least one letter must be from a psychiatrist
- At least one letter must be from a family medicine or internal medicine physician

Additional documentation for foreign medical graduates

Applicants from foreign medical schools must also provide:

ECFMG certification
Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter from the Medical Board of California

Foreign medical graduates who have completed Step 3 will be given preference.

Minimum screening requirements

All applicants must have:

Graduated from medical school within the last five years, or two years of experience in a regular clinical practice
At least one year of clinical experience in the U.S. (medical school rotations in the U.S. count toward this requirement)

Attestation statement

All invited candidates must review and sign an attestation confirming that they have:

Reviewed the contract
Acknowledged salary and benefits
Reviewed FHCSD eligibility and selection criteria

Candidates who do not complete this attestation in accordance with NRMP requirements will be automatically removed from the rank order list.

Special instructions

Please complete all requested demographic information
Letters of reference should address commitment to patient care, quality of clinical skills, interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for self-learning and ability to function as a team member in the delivery of health care
Applicants must accept or deny interview offers within 48 hours or the program may rescind the offer without notice