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Graduate Medical Education - Arizona  
How to Apply
 

Currently there are 16 positions in our fully-accredited, four-year Psychiatry Residency Program. The manageable size of our program fosters a genuine spirit of cooperation, participation and collegiality between residents and faculty to ensure an optimal learning experience. Banner Good Samaritan participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Program Information and Required Forms for All Applicants (PDF Format)

PGY-1

PGY-1 applicants should submit their application packet through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Upon review of completed applications, we will contact suitable candidates to arrange a visit with us. In consideration of their travel expenses, we will include a flyer listing hotels in the general area who offer reduced rates to the applicants we will be interviewing.

Required for all PGY-1 Applicants

  • Common Application Form (CAF)
  • Personal Statement
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • Dean's Letter
  • 2" x 2" color or black and white Photograph
  • USMLE or COMLEX Transcripts for Step 1 and Step 2 when available
  • ECFMG Status Report if applicable
  • Three Letters of Recommendation

PGY-2 and Transferring Applicants

PGY-2 or transferring applicants should return our printed application form and the requested documentation by mail.

  • Common Application Form (CAF)
  • Personal Statement
  • Competency based letter addressed to our Program Director from the Program Director in the residency you are currently in outlining the clinical experiences for which the applicant has received credit and a statement regarding the applicant's professional ethics.
  • Three letters of recommendation addressed to our Program Director from physicians with whom you are currently working
  • Your USMLE Scores - Step 1, 2 and 3 if available.
  • Dean's Letter
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • Copies of your medical school diploma, previous internship or residency certificates, medical licenses and DEA certificate.
  •  2" x 2" color or black and white Photograph
  • ECFMG Certificate or Status Report if applicable

International Medical School Graduates should have passed USMLE Step 1 and both parts of Step 2 before applying. An applicant may be out of medical school no longer than 5 years.  One year clinical experience in the United States is mandatory as well and may not be in research alone. 

Contact Information
For further information please call our Residency Coordinator at 602-239-6880 or by e-mail.

Graduate Medical Education
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center

1111 E. McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
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