Applying to Psychiatry Residencies: A Discussion with Residency Directors-View Presentation

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The session focused on applying to psychiatry residencies with seasoned experts like Art Woloszek and directors from various psychiatric residency programs. Attendees were medical students eager to understand the application nuances. The session aimed to provide pragmatic advice and employed different modalities like presentations and interactive segments.<br /><br />Dr. Ashley Walker highlighted key application components, advocating for the narrative element in building one's CV rather than accumulating numerous activities. The new changes in the application process now limit experiences to ten but expand the types of experiences applicants can categorize. She emphasized telling a story through the personal statement and navigating program preferences thoughtfully.<br /><br />Dr. Sally DeGoglia addressed selecting programs by focusing on personal goals, financial implications, and desired program values. She encouraged self-reflection on one's professional desires, work-life balance, mentorship opportunities, and the institution's environment to find the best fit.<br /><br />Dr. Anna Osdoba guided applicants on interview preparation, emphasizing the importance of genuine interaction and understanding program missions. She offered tips on practicing interviews, crafting thoughtful questions, engaging with residents, and appropriately following up post-interview.<br /><br />Throughout, they underscored authenticity, careful research, and clarity in communicating one's journey and aspirations as critical to succeeding in the application process. The session offered attendees a comprehensive framework to approach residency applications holistically.

Keywords

psychiatry residencies

application process

medical students

narrative CV

personal statement

program preferences

interview preparation

authenticity

self-reflection

work-life balance

mentorship opportunities

residency applications