The University of Toledo

1. What is necessary for your application to be reviewed by The University of Toledo General Psychiatry Residency Training Program?

• Only ERAS applications will be considered.
• Personal statement.
• Three letters of recommendation from physicians (US letters preferred) dated within the past year.  All letters must be on letterhead. 
• Official transcript from medical school (must have registrar’s signature and seal).
• Dean’s letter.
• Official USMLE transcripts – Preference will be given to candidates with USMLE scores of 195 or greater on Step 1 and Step 2 CK who passed on the first attempt.
• Step 2 CS – Candidates must have passed on the first attempt.
• For IMG candidates, passing of Step 3 is recommended, but not required.
• Although US clinical experience is not required, it is preferred.
• Candidates who have more than two (2) unsuccessful attempts on any Step will not be considered.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

  2. When do you start accepting applications?

• We accept applications only through ERAS. We start accepting applications September 1, 2011.  Deadline for completed applications is Friday, November 18, 2011.

   3.  What are the cut off dates for graduation from medical school?

• We do not have a cut off date for medical school graduation.

   4.  What is your Accreditation status?

• The University of Toledo General Psychiatry Residency Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Currently our status is “Continued Accreditation”.

   5.  Where can I get more information about your program including curriculum, faculty, benefits and other information?

• Website: http://www.utoledo.edu/med/depts/psych/residency/index.html provides more information about our program.

   6.  What Visas do you sponsor?

• We sponsor J-1 Visas only.  Please do not apply if you are not willing/able to accept a J1 Visa. 

   7.   What is the Length of Training required?

• The required length of training is 48 months.

   8.  What is the Residency Program's policy regarding USMLE Step 3 Requirement?

• Those candidates who have not passed Step 3 prior to starting the residency must attempt Step 3 prior to completion of their first year and pass Step 3 prior to January of their second year.  Residents who have not passed Step 3 prior to January of their second year are in danger of not having their contracts renewed for PGY-3.  Conference time is offered for residents to use for Step 3 study for the first attempt only.

   9. Are Residents required to have Computer Skills?

• Basic computer skills and ability to type are becoming necessary in many areas of residency training and medical practice.

  10. When are Residents required to be in the US/and or Campus for Orientation?

• New residents are required to be in the US/and or Campus the week no later than the Monday of the 4^th week of June for orientation.  Residents must possess a valid driver’s license and be prepared to have a vehicle for transportation by the start of their residency July 1.

  11.  What are Residents responsible for prior to starting residency July 1?

New residents are responsible for the following fees:

• If you are an IMG:
  • Process of your J1 Visa
  • Postage/Federal Express/UPS, for processing of your paper work through ECFMG 
  • State of Ohio Medical Licensure Application
  • Any other fees/deposits for apartments, etc.
• If you are an AMG:
  • State of Ohio Medical Licensure Application
  • Any other fees/deposits for apartments, etc.

The program will provide letters verifying your salary/wages for you to rent an apartment/and or purchase a vehicle.

For any questions/answers not listed here, please contact the residency coordinator, Ms. Zoellen Murphy via email at Zoellen.Murphy@ utoledo.edu

Thank you for your interest in our program.