Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Columbia - How to Apply

Application information

First-year appointments are made through the  National Resident Matching Program and applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) Applicants are selected for interview based on their letters of recommendation, successful completion of three years of an ACGME accredited General Psychiatry residency, completion of all three steps of the USMLE and letter of recommendation from their General Psychiatry training director.

International medical graduates must have a valid ECFMG certificate to be eligible for permanent immigrant status as well as licensure in the state of South Carolina. One year of experience in a medical or surgical setting in the United States is required.

The deadline for application is specified by ERAS. Acceptable candidates may be invited for an Interview.  Interviews are scheduled from August through November, meeting established NRMP deadlines.

As a standard reference, we require a General Psychiatry Program training director letter, Program Directors Verification Form and a minimum of two additional letters of recommendation. References should be faculty members who know the candidate well and are able to comment on their suitability for the fellowship. 

Verification Form Attesting to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) Fellowship Eligibility

Applications must include:

• A personal statement detailing your interest in child psychiatry.
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from the director of your general psychiatry residency program.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Copies of ECFMG certificate, Step 1, 2 and 3 of USMLE/COMLEX.
• Copy of medical school diploma and transcripts.
• Physician trainees who are not citizens of the U.S. must have immigrations authorization under the J-1 exchange visitor program.

Interviews will be scheduled only after the receipt of the above materials. These materials must be satisfactory, and the applicant must be qualified to obtain a permanent South Carolina State Medical Board License (includes the successful completion of all three USMLE exams) before an interview is scheduled. If you are interested in touring any of our facilities or in meeting specific faculty members during your visit, please let us know and we will make arrangements.

For more information, contact:

Angelia Berkley
Program Administrator 
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
15 Medical Park Rd., Suite 141
Columbia, SC  29203
Phone: 803-434-1422
Fax: 803-434-4062
CAPFellowshipColumbia@prismahealth.org