Curriculum

The residency program encompasses a comprehensive four-year curriculum designed to transform physicians into skilled psychiatrists through progressive clinical exposure and didactic education. During their first year, our residents begin with foundational training in history taking, mental status examinations, and introductions to psychotherapy and art therapy while participating in weekly standard patient interviews and board preparation sessions. Their second year builds upon this foundation, continuing the same structured educational approach while expanding their clinical responsibilities.

By the third year of residency, training intensifies with specialized focus on various psychotherapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, supportive, interpersonal, and family approaches, alongside dedicated time for child psychotherapy and psychological testing. The final year emphasizes clinical leadership and independent practice, maintaining the core educational components while adding specialized supervision for both medication management and psychotherapy.

Throughout all four years, residents benefit from consistent individual and group supervision, regular conference participation, grand rounds, journal clubs, and continuous psychopharmacology education. This creates a seamless progression from novice to competent psychiatric specialist prepared for independent practice or fellowship training.

How to Apply

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens program participates in the National Resident Matching Program. Fellows must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®). Complete applications include:

• Completed ERAS application
• United States Medical Exam Step 1 and 2 scores (and/or equivalent Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination Level 1 and Level 2 scores)
• Three recommendation letters
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (or Dean’s Letter)
• Medical school transcript
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate, if applicable

Our selection and interview process runs from October through January. After receipt of your completed application, the documents will be reviewed by the Residency Selection Committee. If selected, a formal invitation for interview will be sent. All interview sessions will be held in-person. Details regarding the interview process will be emailed to selected applicants.