Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Residency
How to Apply
Applicants
General psychiatry residents may apply during their third year of training in order to begin child and adolescent psychiatry in the fourth post-graduate year. Candidates who have completed four years of general psychiatry training are also welcomed to apply.
Selection Process
Selection of residents is based on the content of the application, letters of recommendation, and a day of interviews with residents and faculty of the program. The interviews provide an opportunity for the candidates to gain further knowledge of the training program and the institutional resources and allow the faculty to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate. Psychological mindedness, character, demonstrated interest in child and adolescent psychiatry, interpersonal skills and communication skills are taken into consideration.
Application Process
We accept applications via ERAS.
All applicants must meet the basic ACGME criteria for entry into a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Training Program.
The following items are required to be submitted as part of the application:
- Application (ERAS)
- Personal Statement (Please discuss your interest in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, any significant experiences which influenced your choice, and your career goals)
- Curriculum Vitae (Please cover all months since graduating from medical school. Explain any time gaps in your training or work in a separate letter)
- Three Reference Letters (One letter must be from your current Training Director. The two additional letters must be from faculty you have worked with, preferably one Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist)
- Verification Form/Board Eligibility (This form must be completed and signed by your current Training Director. This is in addition to a letter of reference from your Training Director)
- CSV‘s (Must have passed at least two Clinical Skills Verification, CSV)
- Medical School Diploma
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical School Dean’s Letter
- ECFMG Certificate (if IMG)
- USMLE or COMLEX Scores (Please forward certified scores report for Steps 1, 2, and 3)
- Explain time gaps if necessary
Application Forms*
* For “out of season” or off-cycle applicants only; Not applicable when applying through ERAS.
- Hartford Hospital Graduate Medical Education Application Form (“HS Appointment Application” Form, sent from Program coordinator)
- Personal Statement (Please discuss your interest in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, any significant experiences which influenced your choice, and your career goals)
- Curriculum Vitae (Please cover all months since graduating from medical school. Explain any time gaps in your training or work in a separate letter)
- Three Reference Letters (One letter must be from your current Training Director. The two additional letters must be from faculty you have worked with, preferably one Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist)
- Verification Form/Board Eligibility (This form must be completed and signed by your current Training Director. This is in addition to a letter of reference from your Training Director)
- CSV‘s (Must have passed at least two Clinical Skills Verification, CSV)
- Medical School Diploma
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical School Dean’s Letter
- ECFMG Certificate (if IMG)
- USMLE or COMLEX Scores (Please forward certified scores report for Steps 1, 2, and 3)
- Letter explaining time gaps if necessary
- Permission to contact your Residency Training Director and other References (Please date and sign “Permission to Contact” form, sent from Program coordinator)
Graduate Medical Education