Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do you accept foreign medical graduates?
A. We accept both U.S. and foreign medical graduate applications. Greatest emphasis is placed on the following:
- Academic achievement,
- Ability to relate to patients,
- A good fit with existing residents, faculty, and our environment, and,
- Ability to use English language in written and oral communication.
Q. Do you offer PGY-1 positions?
A. We offer 4 PGY-1 positions annually through the ERAS application process.
Q. Do you offer PGY-2 and advanced training positions?
A. We offer advanced positions in the event they become available. Applicants from other programs and specialties are encouraged to apply. All previous ACGME postgraduate training must be documented by the previous residency director.
Q. What is the deadline to apply?
A. For PGY-1 applications the deadline is January 31, 2005. There is no deadline for PGY-2 and advanced resident applications.
Q. Do you have a USMLE score requirement?
A. No. We prefer scores of 79 or higher.
Q. Do you sponsor visas?
A. We do not sponsor H-1 visas. We do sponsor individuals having J-1 visas.
Q. Does it matter how long since I have graduated from medical school?
A. Preference is shown to applicants who have graduated in the last 3 years.
Q. Is there a clinical experience prerequisite?
A. Although past direct patient care experience is desirable, more importance is placed on interest in and commitment to the field of psychiatry.
Q. How important is English proficiency?
A. Since relationships are very important in psychiatry, English proficiency is exceedingly important.
Q. Is the program university or community based?
A. Our program is a university sponsored community-based, medical school and residency training program. Seminars and administration are conducted from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Training occurs primarily at four community training sites all within a 10-minute drive of each other
