Description
Applying to psychiatry residencies has been increasingly complex. While the number of residency programs and positions has been steadily increasing, so has interest in psychiatry among U.S. medical seniors. The average number of applications per applicant skyrocketed from 43.4 in 2018 to 62.2 in 2023. Starting in 2023, applicants to psychiatry residencies are able to signal their program and geographic preferences. Many residency programs have switched to behavioral interviewing, a more rigorous approach than the traditional questions used by interviewers such as, “What questions do you have about our program?” A recommended standardized letter of recommendation is now available to letter writers to help increase the utility and validity of these letters for residency directors. And, of course, the pandemic resulted in the biggest change in how we conduct residency interviews in memory, namely, interviewing applicants virtually. Students may be left wondering how best to prepare their applications, which and how many programs to apply for, how to excel in their interviews – and, ultimately, how to select the right program for them. In this workshop, we will present perspectives of seasoned psychiatry residency training directors as well as residents. They will discuss (a) how to prepare a residency application, (b) how to select which programs to apply to, and (c) how to prepare for residency interviews. Our residents will also briefly describe important take aways from their application process. Finally, we will engage our participants in an interactive exercise to help them identify what is most important to each of them in selecting a residency. We will close with a panel discussion and Q&A with the audience. We hope that participants will leave the workshop with a better understanding of the process of applying to psychiatry residencies.
Format
Recorded webinar.
This content was recorded during the APA 2024 Annual Meeting.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the elements of a psychiatry residency application, including CV, personal statement and letters of reference.
- List factors that will help determine which programs to apply to, including geography, size, academic or community setting, new or established programs.
- Appreciate the importance of preparing adequately for residency interviews.
- Reflect on current residents' experience in application process.
Target Audience
Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Psychologists
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Program Start Date: May 17, 2025
Program End Date: May 17, 2028
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may do so after completing all sections of the course including the evaluation. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (non-physicians) showing the completion date and hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The APA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Instructors
- Sallie DeGolia, MD, MPH
- Art Walaszek, MD
- Ana Ozdoba, MD
- Natalie Murray, MD
- Linda Egbosiuba, MD
Planners
- Vishal Madaan, MD, Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director at the American Psychiatric Association.
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