Application Procedures

Applications for our PGY 1 positions (start-up date July 1) are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS). Please note that faxed, mailed or emailed materials will not be processed. Applications must be complete in order to be considered for an interview. A personal interview is required in order to be considered for a residency position. We suggest you have all materials submitted as soon as possible. Interviews are conducted October through January on most Mondays and Fridays.  

Interviews are granted on a first come, first served basis. Dates will fill quickly. If you are offered an interview, don't delay getting your date scheduled!

The following items must be received through ERAS (please go to the ERAS website for further instructions):

• Common Application Form
• Personal Statement
• Recent Photograph
• Dean's Letter (MSPE)
• Three Other Letters from medical school faculty (at least one from psychiatry faculty)
• Official Medical School Transcript
• Copy of USMLE or COMLEX board scores. Results of USMLE Step 2 (CK) must be received by February 1.

Email: psychresidencies@musc.edu