• Accommodation of Disabilities Policy

• Adverse Actions Appeal Policy

• Annual Institutional Review (AIR) Policy

• Appointment Criteria Policy

• Clinical and Educational Work Hours

• Criminal Background Check

• Disciplinary Policy

• Disruptive Behavior

• ECFMG Certification for International Medical Graduates

• GME Special Review Process

• Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) Policy

• Grievance Policy

• Harassment, Discrimination and Non-Retaliation Policy

• J1 Visa Policy

• Moonlighting

• Non-Competition

• Pharmaceutical/Vendors

• Physician Impairment Policy

• Professional Policy

• Resident Eligibility, Selection and Appointment

• Social Media Use Policy

• Statement of Commitment to Graduate Medical Education

• Substantial Disruptions in Patient Care or Education

• Supervision of Resident

• Trainee Promotion/Appointment Renewal and Non-Promotion/ Dismissal

• USMLE Step III and COMLEX- USA Level 3 Policy

• Vacation, Leave of Absence Policy

• Physician Well-being and Fatigue Mitigation Policy

• Graduate Medical Education Residency Agreement

While we give preference to applicants who have graduated from medical school within the past five years, we encourage all individuals, regardless of their years since graduation, to apply. We understand that valuable experiences and growth can occur beyond the preferred timeline.

Our assessment of applicants goes beyond academic qualifications. We carefully evaluate each candidate holistically, considering their unique qualifications, experiences, and potential contributions to the field of psychiatry.

We require official transcripts from the National Board of Medical Examiners or the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, demonstrating passing scores for relevant exams such as USMLE Steps 1 and 2 CK or COMLEX Levels 1, 2 CE. These transcripts should be provided as soon as scores are completed and available. Applicants who fail to provide transcripts by the time the program ranks will not be considered.

A well-crafted personal statement that specifically addresses your interest in psychiatry and how our program aligns with your career goals is an essential component of the application. We value applicants who can clearly articulate their motivations, experiences, and aspirations in the field.

We require three letters of recommendation, including at least two from physicians. Additionally, we highly recommend having at least one letter from a psychiatry physician. These letters should provide insights into your clinical skills, professionalism, interpersonal abilities, and potential for success in psychiatry.

Applicants must have graduated from a medical school in the United States or Canada, accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or graduated from a College of Osteopathic Medicine in the United States, accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA); or

If graduate is from a medical school outside of the United States, school must be recorded in the Texas Medical Board substantial equivalence list. A notarized copy of original medical school transcript in the original language with translation (8-½ inch by 11-inch certified and notarized photocopies), or 5th pathway certificate, plus meeting one of the following additional qualifications:

• Holding currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) prior to appointment; or
  

• Holding a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States licensing jurisdiction in which the ACGME-accredited program is located

Certified USMLE or NBOME examinations (for US and recent IMG Graduates, Step 1 and Step 2 CK or NBOME equivalent; Step 3 a plus and will be needed in order to continue on to PGY 2 or NBOME equivalent). For IMG’s who have graduated more than 2 to 5 years, Step 3 is required.

• Passage of each part of the examination within 3 attempts and
  

• Has passed examinations within 7 years.
  
  

• No arrests or prosecution pending against the applicant in any state, federal, or Canadian court for any offense that under the laws of this state is a felony, a misdemeanor that involves the practice of medicine, or a misdemeanor that involves a crime of moral turpitude.
  

• No current investigation or prior restriction, cancellation, suspension, revocation, or other discipline of the applicant’s medical license, permit, or authority to practice medicine in the state of territory of the US, province of Canada, or a uniformed service of the US.
  

Project Vida Health Center can provide visa sponsorship.

Translation of medical transcripts: An official translation is established when carried out by a government official, a certified translation agency, or an authorized representative from a reputable college or university. The translated content must be presented on the official letterhead of the relevant institution. The translator is obligated to confirm that the translated text accurately reflects the original meaning in English to the best of their comprehension, that they have a strong command of the language, and that they possess the requisite qualifications to translate original documents. This confirmation must be accompanied by the translator's signature and their relevant title. Translations undertaken by acquaintances or family members will not be deemed acceptable.

Fifth Pathway applicants must submit a copy of Fifth Pathway certificate showing the completion of the supervised clinical year and must have the director of Fifth Pathway program submit a letter outlining the methods used to evaluate and admit the applicant to the program.