How to Apply Psychiatry
Become a Psychiatry Resident
Our four-year residency program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Each year, we recruit six to eight PGY 1 residents each year, depending on the number of residents who elect to fast-track into Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.
All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications submitted by mail or email will not be accepted. Only completed applications will be reviewed and considered for an interview invitation.
Interviews for the 2026-2027 recruitment cycle will be conducted virtually. Please note that we do not offer second-look visits.
If you have questions specific to your personal circumstance, please email the program manager, Olivia Pearce, at oliviapearce@creighton.edu.
Completed Application Requirements
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
USMLE or COMLEX Transcript
Requirements for Interview Consideration
Applicants must pass USMLE Step 1 and 2 or COMLEX Level 1 and 2 examinations on their first attempt. DO applicants are not required to have USMLE Step 1 and Step 2.
Minimum of three and a maximum of four LORs. At least two LORs from someone within the specialty of psychiatry.
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past year.
Applicants with a gap of one year between medical school graduation and entering residency must have clinical experience in the US during the gap.
Applicants must participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NMRP)
Additional Information
For additional information about our residency program, please visit our FREIDA or Residency Explorer™ Tool profile. You may also visit our Residencies and Fellowships in Phoenix page for information regarding resident benefits, institutional policies and graduate medical education resources.
