A Roadmap to Psychiatric Residency: Assisting Stakeholders in the Medical Student Advising and Residency Recruitment Process-View Presentation

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The video transcript is from a presentation about successfully entering psychiatry residency programs. Hosted by Shambhavi Chandraya of East Tennessee State University, the session includes panelists from various academic institutions. Dr. Jessica Kovacs from Temple University, Dr. Daniel Gee from University of Nebraska Medical Center, and John Spohn from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences discuss strategies, tools, and resources to enhance psychiatry residency applications.<br /><br />They introduce several key resources such as the NRMP interactive tool, AAMC Residency Explorer, Texas Star, and Doximity, highlighting their benefits and limitations. The session also emphasizes the importance of program websites, social media, and advice from experienced professionals.<br /><br />A significant portion of the discussion is on using supplemental applications in ERAS. Experiences, impactful experiences, and geographic preferences in applications are outlined as impactful components.<br /><br />The transcript also covers statistical data and trends in psychiatry applications, providing insight into increasing competitiveness. Recommendations are given on how to tailor applications effectively, and the session closes with a brief Q&A where applicants' questions about application details and personal disclosure are addressed.

Keywords

psychiatry residency

Shambhavi Chandraya

application strategies

NRMP tool

AAMC Residency Explorer

supplemental applications

ERAS

program competitiveness

application tailoring