University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program

The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Psychiatry Residency program at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix offers comprehensive training opportunities for residents to acquire evidence-based clinical skills and a solid foundation of knowledge. The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and meets the requirements for eligibility for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

Application Requirements:

• PGY1 Applicants:
• Common application form.
• Personal statement.
• Medical school transcripts.
• MSPE (Dean's Letter).
• 2" x 2" photograph.

• Three letters of reference with one from psychiatry.

• PGY2 and Transferring Applicants:

• Common application form.
• Personal statement.
• Competency-based letter from the current program director.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• USMLE scores.
• MSPE (Dean's Letter).
• Medical school transcripts.
• Various certificates and documentation for IMGs.

Program Highlights:

• Dedicated training in bio-psychosocial patient care model.
• Comprehensive clinical rotations and organized lectures.
• Opportunities for individual interest development.
• Engaged faculty in diverse psychiatry fields.
• Critical integration of clinical, teaching, and research activities.
• Interdisciplinary quality improvement and patient safety studies.

Clinical Experience:

• Exposed to diverse patients and psychiatric illnesses.
• Acute care psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy focus.
• Multiple clinical rotations with a mix of public and private patient encounters.
• Various sites offer a spectrum of psychiatric clinical exposure.

Faculty:

• Experienced faculty with diverse clinical interests.
• In-depth exposure to evidence-based care, mentorship opportunities.
• Focus on patient-centered care and professional development.

Curriculum:

• Formal didactic lectures, seminars, and clinical case conferences.
• Core curriculum covering broad psychiatric and psychosocial aspects.
• Comprehensive supervision with a focus on skills development and identity formation.
• Emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and professional growth.

For additional information or specific inquiries, interested individuals can reach out to the Psychiatry Residency Coordinator at the program.