Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Applicant Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the CAP fellowship program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Successful completion of an MD or DO degree program
• Anticipated completion of at least three years of psychiatric training in an ACGME accredited psychiatry program prior to starting the fellowship 
• A score of PASS on the USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX 3 
• Successful completion of at least 2 adult clinical skills exams (CSE)

Applications will be accepted and reviewed via Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS); however, the fellowship program will NOT be participating in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for the 2024-2025 application cycle.

Please make sure the following items are included in your electronic application:

• ERAS application
• Medical school transcripts
• Official USMLE transcript
• If applicable, ECFMG certificate
• Personal Statement describing your interest in child and adolescent psychiatry and plans for future professional work 
• Three letters of recommendation (one letter must be from your current Program Director)
• Training Verification Form (to be completed by your current program director including dates of successful adult CSE examinations)

Initially, BayCare residency programs will not consider applications requiring J1 or H1B visa sponsorship. (on current website page)