As required by the the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the following information is available to you on the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson (U of A COM-T) Graduate Medical Education Office website and applies to all ACGME-accredited residencies and fellowships at the U of A COM-T. By continuing your candidacy in our selection process, you confirm that you have reviewed these documents and you further acknowledge that you meet all requirements for participation in the U of A COM–T residency or fellowship program(s) in which you have applied:
- Example of Employment Agreement
- Stipends
- Benefits
- Professional Liability Coverage
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vacation and Leaves of Absence Policy
- Eligibility and Appointment Policy
- Expected or required academic, educational, or prior training credentials
- Pre-employment drug testing and background check
- Information relevant to licensure status or visa status
Application Requirements
- Application form (this is the first step while you gather supporting materials)
- Adult Psychiatry Residency Program Certificate
- A dean’s letter (MSPE)
- The applicant’s official medical school transcript
- Medical School Diploma (and translation if applicable)
- At least three (3) current letters of recommendation from the applicant’s current training program
- A letter of recommendation from your current Program Director stating that you are currently meeting all the requirements of residency and are scheduled to complete residency on time OR a summative letter signed by your residency Program Director stating that you have successfully completed residency.
- A current Curriculum Vitae USMLE/COMLEX scores
- A personal statement indicating the applicant’s interest in geriatric psychiatry training, career goals in geriatric psychiatry, and interest in training at the University of Arizona
- Documentation of VISA status for international graduates
- Documentation of ECFMG certification, when applicable
- Must be able to meet background checks and drug tests required by participating sites
- Email application form and required documents to Steven Schaefer.
Steven R. E. Schaefer, MA
Program Coordinator, Geriatric Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Fellowships
sreschaefer@email.arizona.edu
Office 520-874-4082 | Fax 520-694-0503
University of Arizona
Department of Psychiatry
Behavioral Health Pavilion
2800 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713