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Interview Process

Eligibility for an interview

Graduates of LCME or AOA accredited medical schools

Graduates of non-LCME or AOA accredited medical schools

No barriers to licensure and practice in Nebraska.
Passage of USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 with no more than two failures total for all board-related required exams.
At least one Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from an active clinical psychiatrist who can attest to the personal attributes and clinical performance of the applicant.
If transferring from another training program, please provide a letter from your current training director indicating that you are in good standing.
Ideally taken and passed USMLE 2 CK or COMLEX 2 CE by the December before Match Day.
Individuals with multiple remediations or reiterations of courses or clerkships are also unlikely to gain an interview
Applicants who have previously interviewed with the program are unlikely to receive a second interview
Those with violations of honor code or related concerns about professionalism are unlikely to be interviewed

Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Nebraska. Candidates must have graduated from a medical school found on the California approved list; affiliation with a school is not sufficient. The list may be found here.
Applicants who are not U.S. Citizens must be permanent residents, eligible for a J-1 visa sponsored by the ECFMG, or hold a current H-1B visa (n.b., UNMC does not sponsor H-1B visas)
At least 1 letter of recommendation based on no less than four weeks of formal clinical training in an LCME or AOA accredited medical school or ACGME accredited training program (observer and physician assistant positions do not qualify) -OR- performance of significant and relevant research, or clinical work beyond that required for graduation from medical school (e.g., residency program, Ph.D. program)
Passage of USMLE Step 1 and 2 CK or COMLEX Level 1 and 2 CE with no more than two failures total for all required exams

The Residency Program Leadership makes decisions regarding interview invitations with assistance from the Selection and Evaluation Committee.
Each invitation will come with a period of no less than 72 hours for an applicant response.

Invited applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-interview activity with our residents on Wednesday evenings. One adult guest can attend this event with the applicant.
Each applicant will meet at least four interviewers. Interviewers will include a resident, program director, and associate program director whenever possible.
Honoring our inclusion and interprofessional educational emphasis, a non-psychiatrist (staff or faculty affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry) will interview each candidate.
Interviewers will use the academic record and interview to assess communication and interpersonal skills, self-awareness/cognitive flexibility, and leadership.
Following interviews, the Selection Committee will review candidates’ application materials and comments of faculty, house officers, and staff who have interacted with the candidates to assess their potential and fit with the program. Only candidates who have a complete application (see below) will be ranked.

ERAS On-line Application
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (dean’s letter)
At least three Letters of Recommendation authored within two years of the start date of the residency program, including one from an actively practicing psychiatrist
Medical School Transcript
Passing scores on USMLE Step 1 & 2CK or COMLEX Level 1 & 2-CE
For international medical graduates, a copy of the ECFMG certificate