2023-2024 University of Louisville Department of Psychiatry Residency Program Criteria

Applications are considered for a PGY-1 match position through the NRMP and ERAS only, if the following minimum requirements are met:

1. USMLE Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 = passed by 3^rd attempt
2. USMLE Step 2 CK/COMLEX Level 2 CE = passed by 2^nd attempt
3. Must have taken and passed USMLE Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 in order to apply.  (Your score for USMLE Step 2 CK/COMLEX Level 2 CE must be available and posted in ERAS by February 1, 2023.)
4. Recommendation letters from at least 3 physicians in the U.S. who have worked with you recently. At least one letter should be from a psychiatrist.
5. Demonstrated interest in psychiatry through work in this or your native country.

Graduation date should be within 10 years (July 1, 2014).

* We sponsor the J-1 Exchange Visitor Medical Trainee Category visa only.
Please check to be sure that you completely understand the requirements for a J-1 visa before applying to our program.

** International Medical Graduates must obtain ECFMG certification by NRMP Match week (2^nd/3^rd week of March) and must have the actual ECFMG certificate in hand in order to complete the J-1 visa process.

US citizenship or permanent resident status preferred.

The application deadline is October 15, 2024.  Preference given to applications received by September 30, 2024.

Application Procedure