How do I apply to your program?  
All medical school graduates should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service. (Learn more about ERAS).

The deadline for applications is November 30^th.

• ERAS online application
• Personal Statement
• Three letters of reference
• MSPE & Transcript
• USMLE/COMLEX scores
• Photo
• ECFMG certificate if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae
• Supplemental ERAS application is not required however, we do accept it

Do you require a minimum score on the USMLE or COMLEX?  
We do not require a minimum score.  Competitive candidates should have a solid academic background.  We view your application in its entirety.

Do I have to have my Step/COMLEX 2 scores uploaded before being offered an interview?

No. While Step 2 and Comlex 2 are not required for the interview process, it is required to have completion before your medical school graduation.

Do you accept International Medical Graduates?  
Yes, International graduates should have three months U.S. clinical experience.  This does not include observerships, or shadowing. International medical graduates should have graduated medical school within the past three years.  The date of graduation is not flexible.

When are your interview dates for the 2024-2025 season?  

October 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11
January 15, 22

I received an invitation to interview with your program.  How soon do I have to respond?

Interviews fill up quickly and it’s highly recommended that you respond within 24 hours to secure your preferred interview date. You will be able to schedule your own interview via the Thalamus platform. Interviews are scheduled on a first response basis. We will be utilizing the Thalamus scheduling system this year.

Does your program pay for the ABPN registration?

We pay for the Rosh Review question bank to help prepare you for the exam and incorporate the question bank into our weekly didactics.

Does your program offer conference time?

Yes, we provide five (5) days of coverage (with no time-off penalty) per academic year to a nationally recognize conference or time-off to study and take the USMLE step 3 or COMLEX part 3.

Does your program provide a travel stipend for scholarly activity?

AtlantiCare provides an annual stipend of $2000.00 for a presentation if you are the first/lead author or primary speaker of an accepted work submitted to a regional or national conference.

Does AtlantiCare provide a book fund?

We provide all incoming residents with the DSM-5TR and access to paid journals via our city campus library.

How much PTO time is allotted per year? 

Psychiatry residents have twenty (20) work days per academic year, five (5) New Jersey sick days, five (5) conference days, six (6) national holidays and two (2) wellness days.

Will your interview be held in person or virtual?

In accordance with the American Medical Association, Organization of Program Director Associations, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, and the National Resident Matching Program AtlantiCare will be conducting virtual interviews again this year.  We utilize the Zoom platform.

Do you require the ERAS Supplemental Application?

Participation in the supplemental ERAS application is optional.  The supplemental ERAS application is designed to help students share more information about themselves and assist our program in finding applicants that fit our programs' setting and mission.  There is no cost to applicants and participation is optional.  

My application is complete but I have not heard from your program: 
We are thrilled you have applied to our program!  Our committee reviews every application.   Interviews are granted by invitation only.    If you have not heard from us it is because we have received more applications than the number of available interviews. Given the number of excellent candidates we are limited in the number of interviews we can offer.