Residency Requirements

Graduation 2026
2026 University of Florida Department of Psychiatry’s Housestaff Graduation held at the G. Edward Evans Champions Club on June 26, 2026.

The Requirements for the UF Department of Psychiatry Residency Program are as follows:

  • USMLE/ COMLEX: Interviews are rarely granted to candidates who have had more than one unsuccessful attempt for Steps 1 and 2 or for COMLEX-USA Level 1 and 2.
  • 1 year Clinical Experience in the US (this is a mandatory requirement).
  • Applicants should be less than 3 years outside of graduation from medical school.
  • We do not offer observerships.
  • All applications must be received through ERAS.

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