Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship Program Application Process
The Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry fellowship at the UC San Diego School of Medicine is fully accredited by the ACGME and provides a well-rounded one year training program.
In accordance with both national and institutional recommendations, we will be conducting a completely virtual approach to interviewing and recruitment to provide the most equitable means for selecting candidates.
Requirements
- The applicant must have completed an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program or an RCPSC-accredited or CFPC-accredited psychiatry residency program (in Canada)
- The applicant must have a California Medical License or be eligible for a California Physician Training License (apply for prior to starting fellowship)
- The applicant must participate in the NRMP Match
- Our program NRMP Program Code is 1049409F0
How to Apply
Applicants need to submit the following by October 28, 2022:
- The Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Common Application for Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation, one from the Psychiatry Training Program Director
- Copy of medical school diploma and/or transcripts
- Copies of state medical license(s), DEA certificate, board certifications, when applicable
- USMLE or COMLEX-USA scores
- ECFMG certificate if applicable
Email or mail all application materials to:
Sabrina Ortega
Program Coordinator
s1ortega@health.ucsd.edu
(858) 249-1017
International Student Application Process
Graduates of international medical schools, located outside of the United States of America and Canada, are eligible to pursue accredited postgraduate training programs in this state when they have met the prerequisites established by the Medical Board of California (MBC) and the standards required by UCSD for Fellows (PGY-5's and above). California Medical licensure is required for a fellow. This process can take 4-6 months to complete.
Applicants to the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship Program who are not citizens of the United States may pursue postgraduate medical education while under the sponsorship of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) holding a J-1 visa. (This does not apply to individuals who hold permanent resident status in this country.) The University does not offer H-1B visas to trainees.
Clinical experience within the United States is preferred within the last 2 years.
The applicant must meet eligibility criteria (as above). For information on medical licensure in California, please contact:
Medical Board of California
1426 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
(800) 633-2322
Policies & Notices
- UCSD OGME Fellow Appointment Description and Sample Offer Letter (PDF)
- Salary Scale (PDF)
- Terms & Conditions (PDF)
- House Officer Policy and Procedure Document (PDF)
- UCSD Health San Diego House Staff Association Contract (PDF)
Nondiscrimination Statement
The University of California, in compliance with Title Ⅵ of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title Ⅸ of the Education Amendments of 1972, § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices; nor does the university discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, university programs and activities, including but not limited to, academic admission, financial aid, educational services, and student employment. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal opportunity policies may be directed to the campus compliance coordinator, (619) 534-6861.