APPLICATION

Graduates (within ten years) of Accredited national or international medical schools are eligible to apply. The application must include:

1. a completed application form
   
2. Dean's letter
   
3. four letters of reference (at least one from a psychiatrist)
   
4. curriculum vitae
   
5. medical school transcript
   
6. personal statement

Foreign citizens who wish to enter the United States for postgraduate training must comply with US immigration laws, in addition to following the application procedures described above. Foreign medical school graduates should contact the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 [215-386-5900]) for details concerning their requirements. We require graduates of foreign medical schools to have had six months of training in an accredited American hospital and to have passed Steps 1 & 2 of the USMLE. We sponsor only J-1 visas. A strong command of the English language is a prerequisite.

When considering applications, we do take into account USLME scores and number of attempts, as well as the number of years of medical activities since completion of medical school. Applicants with specific learning disabilities are encouraged to include this information so that this can be taken into consideration when scores do not reflect the otherwise outstanding achievements of the applicant.
Medical Students interested in Cambridge Health Alliance are encouraged to consider a visiting clerkship in the Cambridge Health Alliance Department of Psychiatry. For further information about applying visit: www.hms.harvard.edu

Cambridge Health Alliance participates in the National Resident Matching Program and complies with all of its rules and regulations.

Appointments as a Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School begin July 1 and last for four years. The program is fully accredited by the American College of Graduate Medical Education for eight Residents per year. Residents in good standing will be eligible for specialty boards in Adult Psychiatry providing they have met the requirements as described by the Board.

Cambridge Health Alliance uses the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) for applications to the Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program. For more information on the ERAS system, please visit: www.aamc.org/students/eras/.