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 be offering six (6) PGY-1 positions in our four-year residency program beginning in 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.

We will follow the recruitment guidelines set by the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training (AADPRT) and will conduct all interviews virtually for the upcoming recruitment season. The interviews will take place on several Wednesday mornings from mid-October through late-January.

We encourage you to visit our website to explore our Mission and Aims, as well as further details regarding our residency training program. While we assess all candidates throughout the recruitment period, the following details our preferences for selecting individuals for interviews.

• Medical school graduation within the past 3 years
• Three (3) recent Letters of Recommendation (a minimum of one letter from a Psychiatry supervisor)
• Successful passage of United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and 2-CK (Clinical Knowledge) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX) Levels 1, Level 2-CE (Cognitive Evaluation), with no more than 2 attempts at each step/level
• Strong interest or experience in the field of Psychiatry as demonstrated by scholarly work, personal statement, volunteer experience or other evidence
• Recent scholarly activity; publications, abstracts, and/or presentations

Additional factors considered:

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

Program Codes:

• NRMP Program Code 1300400C0
• ACGME Program Code 4002521235

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.

Medical Student Rotation Requests and Information

All requests for medical student rotations are coordinated and handled by the Undergraduate Medical Education office at Henry Ford Health. Our office does not oversee this process or the requests. You may contact the UGME office at (313) 916-1601 or visit their website for information.

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program

Please visit the program website for this fellowship for additional information.

Volunteering

For information on volunteer opportunities within Henry Ford Health please visit our volunteering website

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Important Eligibility and Additional Information – Please Read Carefully

National Resident Matching Program – Our Program utilizes The Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) 

Thalamus – Our program utilizes the Thalamus system to improve the effectiveness of the interview process. This intuitive system allows candidates to self-schedule, confirm interview dates, and manage their interview timelines.

Graduate Medical Education Information for Applicants - Find more information here

Medical Education Policies (MEP) - including the Medical Education Policy: Resident/Fellow Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, and Appointment (MEP 417) are available here

Stipends & Benefits - Henry Ford strives to provide a competitive stipend and benefits package to residents. Henry Ford Health is committed to paying all employees, including interns, residents and fellows, a market competitive wage. We provide all levels of employees with a total compensation package that is commensurate with their responsibilities, competitive with other organizations in the labor market in which we compete and perceived to be fair and equitable. The objectives of our compensation program are to attract and retain the best employees in the industry, motivate them to do their best, and support our mission and goals. Learn more 

House Officer Sample Contract – You may view a sample of the House Officer contract here.

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 Psychiatry 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, if COVID cases are up in Michigan and there are new Omicron variants, an 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.

Thank you once more for your consideration, and I extend my best wishes for a successful outcome in the Match!

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