Application Process

Thank you for contacting the Henry Ford Health Psychiatry Residency Program, Detroit, Michigan. We are delighted you are interested in our education program.

We will have six (6) PGY-1 positions to offer in our four-year residency program starting mid-June.

All applicants must apply through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) system’s main residency Match utilizing the Electronic Residency Application Service Program (ERAS).

Applications are accepted when the main residency Match opens to programs in September. Please refer to AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) ERAS Residency Timeline. Applications are reviewed through-out the recruitment season.

We will adhere to the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training (AADPRT) recommendations and conduct all interviews virtually for the upcoming recruitment season. Interviews are held on various Wednesday mornings between mid-late October and late January/early February.

Please be sure to visit our website to review our Mission and Aims along with additional information about our residency training program.
Applications must include:

• ERAS application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Medical School Transcript
• Dean's Letter (Medical School Performance Evaluation)
• Personal Statement
• United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX) transcripts
• ECFMG status report, if applicable
• 3 recent Letters of Recommendation (a minimum of one letter from a Psychiatry supervisor)

We are an equal opportunity employer and invite a diverse group of candidates to consider our program. While we consider all candidates, below are our preferences for selecting candidates for interviews.

• Medical school graduation within the past 3 years
• Recent scholarly activity; publications, abstracts, and/or presentations
• Strong interest or experience in the field of Psychiatry as demonstrated by scholarly work, personal statement, volunteer experience or other evidence
• Successful passage of USMLE Step 1 and 2-CK (Clinical Knowledge) or COMLEX Levels 1, Level 2-CE (Cognitive Evaluation), with no more than 2 attempts at each step/level

Additional factors considered:

• Board passage and performance
• J-1 visa status, if applicable
• Medical school performance
• Passage of USMLE Step 3 preferred (IMG’s)
• Personal statement
• Strong desire or ties to the area

We do not have any PGY I, II, III, IV or off-cycle positions available.
We do not offer shadowing, precepting, observerships or externships.
We do not offer pre-match positions.

Program Codes:

• NRMP Program Code 1300400C0
• ACGME Program Code 4002521235

Social Media

Psychiatry Residency Program Instagram: hfhpsychres

Medical Student Rotation Requests and Information

All medical student rotation requests are organized and processed by the Henry Ford Health Undergraduate Medical Education office. Our office does not manage these requests. You may contact the UGME office at (313) 916-1601 or visit their website for information.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program

Please visit https://www.henryford.com/hcp/med-ed/residencies-fellowships/hfh/child-and-adolescent-psychiatry for more information.

Volunteering

For information on volunteer opportunities within the Henry Ford Health please visit https://www.henryford.com/visitors/volunteer

Want to learn more about the Detroit area?

Visit Detroit Regional Chamber or The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB)

Important Eligibility and Additional Information

National Resident Matching Program – Our Program utilizes The Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/applying-residencies-eras-system

Graduate Medical Education Information for Applicants - Information for Applicants: About Detroit & Michigan, Appointments; Medical Education Policies; Employee Health Screening; Stipends & Benefits; Flu Shots; House Officer Contract; Licensure; National Resident Matching Programs; Foreign Medical Graduates https://www.henryford.com/hcp/med-ed/residencies-fellowships/applicant-info

Residency Contract & Benefits – Information about stipends and benefits, house officer contract, hospital paid expenses, professional development fund and other Henry Ford Hospital benefits is located at: https://www.henryford.com/hcp/med-ed/residencies-fellowships/applicant-info/stipends-benefits

Medical Education Policies (MEP) – including Medical Education Policy Tier 1: Resident/fellow Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, and Appointment (MEP 417) is located at: https://www.henryford.com/hcp/med-ed/residencies-fellowships/applicant-info/med-ed-policies

Board Eligibility – For specialty board examination eligibility information; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (APBN) please visit: https://www.abpn.com/

Visa – If you require a visa for training purposes, the residency accepts J-1 visas.

Health Screening – A health screening shall include, at a minimum: basic demographic information, drug screen, latex sensitivity questionnaire, color vision screen, screening for infectious disease immunity, and any other medical testing required by regulatory agencies.

Flu Vaccine Policy – All residents and fellows at HFH are required to receive an annual flu vaccination. This requirement may be waived with documentation of an acceptable medical or religious reason.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy – As we are no longer in an active health emergency, the COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory for all residents and fellows at HFH. However, as COVID cases are up in Michigan and there are new Omicron variants, the updated vaccine is recommended.

ECFMG – International Medical Graduates must obtain ECFMG certification in a timely manner to ensure that you can be licensed by the state of Michigan and obtain an appropriate visa (if necessary).

Match – You must be eligible to participate in the match associated with your program, if applicable, without previous match violations.

Orientation – You must be eligible to attend new House Officer Orientation in mid-June.

BLS & ACLS Certification – You must obtain and maintain current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association. Henry Ford Health offers these courses prior to orientation at no charge.

Licensure – You must be licensed to practice medicine by the State of Michigan throughout your entire residency with Henry Ford Health.

Online Modules – You must complete all orientation modules assigned through HFH University by the assigned deadline.

Background Check – You must have cleared the HFH background check (including criminal background check) prior to starting.

USMLE/COMLEX – You must provide documentation of passing USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2 prior to starting the program. Fellows – must provide documentation of passing all steps/levels prior to starting the program.

Thank you again for your consideration and best wishes for a successful Match outcome!

Thank you,
Becky Edwards
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Program Coordinator

Henry Ford Hospital
Adult Psychiatry Residency Program
One Ford Place, 1C-09
Detroit, Michigan 48202

Tel: 313-874-6611
Fax: 313-874-6655
Email: redward1@hfhs.org

Website: Psychiatry | Henry Ford Health - Detroit, MI