The UT Southwestern Department of Psychiatry General Residency strives to make optimal use of its large, diverse faculty and multitude of affiliated institutions. Our goal is to graduate psychiatrists who are trained at the cutting edge of all aspects of psychiatry, from the basis neurosciences to the broadest range of psychotherapies. Our graduates are prepared to enter any career path they select. We welcome your interest, your application through ERAS and your reactions to the information that follows.

For direct contact, please e-mail:

psychiatryeducation@utsouthwestern.edu

Adam Brenner, M.D.
Residency Training Director

In addition to the ERAS application, we also require the following documents:

U.S. Applicants:

Medical School Transcript
USMLE Scores
Three letters of recommendation
Personal Statement
C.V.
Dean's Letter
Photograph

Foreign Medical School Applicants:

USMLE Step 1 score of at least 90
USMLE Step 2 score of at least 90
ECFMG certification
Medical School Transcript
Medical School Diploma
Three letters of recommendation
Personal Statement
C.V.
Dean's Letter
Photograph

Please note that U.T. Southwestern Medical Center will only sponsor J-1 Visas.

Resident Sample Contract

Criteria for Promotion in the Psychiatry Residency Program

STIPENDS AND BENEFITS

Stipend

PGY-I -   $46,878
PGY-II -  $48,427 
PGY-III - $50,398 
PGY-IV -  $52,411 

Benefits

Annual paid leave (15 working days/year)
Sick leave (10 days/year)
Administrative leave for special opportunities (by arrangement with the Training Director) 
Book Allowance - $400
Pagers are provided 
Health insurance is provided at a shared cost and available from faculty physicians 
Life insurance (double the annual salary) is provided. 
Parking facilities are available. 
Medical malpractice is provided by the psychiatry department. 
Pre-arranged parental leave is available. 
Lab coats are provided