Application Information

Thank you for your interest in Emory University General Psychiatry Residency Program. We offer thirteen PGY-1 positions (eleven categorical and two research track). Each year we typically receive more than 1,500 applications and interview approximately 180 candidates. We conduct a holistic review of application materials and base our candidate selection on a number of factors. We examine applicants’ academic achievement and clinical acumen, interpersonal qualities including self-motivation and intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion considerations, leadership activities and research and scholarly potential.

Additional information about our program is included in our Residency Recruitment Manual (new manual coming soon). Thank you again for your interest.

Applicants from osteopathic and allopathic medical schools are ALL considered according to the criteria below. We only accept PGY-1 applications for the NRMP Match through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All applications are reviewed for consideration of invitation to interview. Applications will be downloaded beginning September 24, 2025, and the deadline for applications is December 31, 2025. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as interview slots are limited.

Within NRMP and ERAS, we offer two tracks:

• Psychiatry (“Psychiatry,” NRMP Program Code: 1113400C0)
• Research Track (“Psychiatry/Research,” NRMP Program Code: 1113400C1)

To complete the application process for a PGY-1 position, the following materials must be completed in ERAS:

• MyERAS application
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Medical School Transcript
• Personal Statement
• USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX scores, USMLE Step 2 score is not required, but is encouraged.
• Minimum of three, maximum of four letters of recommendation

Join us for the Psychiatry Residency Recruitment Fair on Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 4:55–7:00 pm EST via Zoom. 

All interviews for the 2025-2026 recruitment season will be conducted virtually, including those for local trainees. Interview invitations will be released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In the event of a cancelation or unexpected event, an invitation may be extended on an alternate day. Interviews are scheduled by invitation on a rolling basis and are held on select Mondays and Fridays beginning in late October through early January from approximately 8am to 2pm EST. The residents will host meet and greet zoom meetings the evening prior to the assigned interview day.

The interview dates for the general psychiatry program are:

Prior to your interview, you will receive additional information about the program, and you will have an opportunity to review a sample contract.

Program signals will be considered in the selection of interview candidates but are not the sole basis for the interview selection. All applications will be reviewed, and no screening based on any criteria will be utilized. In accordance with the current AAMC guidelines, applicants should signal all programs to which they are the most interested in, including applicants completing a visiting elective at Emory and home applicants.

Applicants are not required to attend second look events in order to match into the program, nor do second looks factor into the ranking process. The event, facilitated by current residents, will include a tour of clinical sites along with opportunities to meet current residents. The date will be announced in the fall. Details on recommended accommodations.

Applicants with prior residency training are considered with all other applicants according to the criteria above. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis based on availability of a position. If applying for a PGY-2 position, you may apply through ERAS or you may submit a paper application to the Residency Education Office. Download the paper application. The required application materials include: curriculum vitae, psychiatry personal statement, medical student transcript, program director letter of recommendation, and USMLE or COMLEX scores.

International applicants are considered. International Medical Graduates seeking a residency position must be certified by the ECFMG and enter the program on a visa, unless a citizen of the United States or holding an Alien Registration Card. The Emory University Office of Graduate Medical Education will sponsor a J-1 visa to any international medical school student that is offered a position in the department. H-1B visas may be sponsored on a case-by-case basis.

Ann Schwartz, MD
Vice Chair for Education | Director of Residency Education
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Yamylex Belis and Anita Hendricks
Program Administrators