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How to Apply
The UC Riverside Psychiatry Residency Training Program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Our NRMP categorical program code is 1522400C0.
Application Information
To receive full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials through ERAS by September 23, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may be reviewed, but review cannot be guaranteed because of the volume of applications we receive.
A complete ERAS application includes:
- Medical school transcript
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/dean’s letter)
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- USMLE or COMLEX examination transcripts
- At least three letters of recommendation:
- At least one letter must be from a faculty psychiatrist who can comment directly on the applicant’s clinical performance in psychiatry.
- At least one additional letter must be from a non-psychiatrist who can comment directly on the applicant’s clinical work in another specialty, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, surgery, or neurology.
Only applicants who have passed USMLE Step 2 CK or COMLEX-USA Level 2-CE by January 31, 2027, will be eligible to be ranked by the program.
We strongly recommend completing an acting internship or sub-internship in internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, or another field that provides substantial responsibility for direct patient care. We understand that scheduling constraints may prevent some applicants from completing such a rotation before submitting their application.
Inclusive Excellence in GME at UCR School of Medicine
Current third- and fourth-year medical students and prospective residents are invited to join UCR School of Medicine leadership, residents, and program directors to network, connect, and learn more about GME opportunities and resources.
When: Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 pm PST
Where: Online via Zoom
How: RSVP Here
Holistic Application Review
We conduct a holistic review of applications, considering each applicant’s experiences, achievements, personal attributes, clinical preparation, and alignment with our program’s mission and the communities of Inland Southern California.
Our program is not participating in program signaling during the 2027 ERAS recruitment season. Applicants will therefore be unable to send a program signal to UCR and will not be advantaged or disadvantaged based on signaling.
Information within ERAS—including applicants’ experiences, geographic preferences, hometowns, personal statements, and demonstrated interests—may be considered as part of the holistic review.
Supplemental Response
Following an initial holistic review, select applicants will receive an email containing a link to a brief supplemental survey. Applicants will have seven calendar days to submit a response of no more than 150 words to the following prompt:
You may include personal, educational, professional, community, or other connections to the region; prior ties to the region are not required."
The supplemental response allows applicants to provide information specific to UCR that may not be fully reflected in their ERAS application. Responses will be considered as one component of our holistic review.
Applicants who require additional time or an accommodation to complete the supplemental survey may contact the residency program.
Interview Process
Interviews will be conducted virtually on Mondays and Fridays, beginning in early November 2026 and continuing through January 2027. Interview days typically run from 8:00 am to noon Pacific Time and include:
- An overview of the residency presented by the program director.
- Interviews with the program director and faculty members.
- Interviews or conversations with current residents.
- Opportunities to learn about the program’s curriculum, clinical training sites, and community partnerships.
We will also offer optional virtual events during the interview season. These events provide applicants with additional opportunities to meet current residents, ask questions, and learn more about resident life and the program’s educational experiences.
Participation in optional recruitment events will not affect an applicant’s interview evaluation or position on the program’s rank order list.
Salary & Benefits
Housestaff are employees of the University of California, Riverside. Information about salaries and benefits can be found on our main GME page.