Application Procedure

Each year, we offer 5 first-year positions for residents who have completed at least their PGY-3 year of general psychiatry residency. Applicants for the first-year positions must have successfully completed their PGY-3 year prior to entry into the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency.

Positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program. We start interviewing during the summer months, though most of our interviews take place in the fall.

All applicants for 1st year (PGY-4 or 5) positions should submit the following materials:

1. Completed application form
2. A letter of recommendation from your General Psychiatry Training Director which includes:
   1. A statement that the applicant  has satisfied the training objectives for reaching the level of training indicated in the application; any deficiencies must be stated
   2. All clinical and didactic experiences for which the resident received credit, and the exact dates of these experiences
   3. The status for the applicant re: completion of the 3 required Clinical Skills Evaluations
   4. Specify any areas of general psychiatry training remaining to be completed at the time of transfer from the general psychiatry residency into our child and adolescent psychiatry residency
   5. A statement regarding the residents performance (fund of knowledge, clinical judgment)
   6. A statement regarding professional integrity (empathy towards patients, professional interactions, motivation to learn)
      1. Our Program Director or a member of our Education Committee may speak directly with the applicant's Program Director. If any questions are raised, further verbal or written evaluation is requested.
3. At least  two additional letters of recommendation from faculty in your program
4. A personal statement regarding your interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
5. A current curriculum vitae
6. A photo (optional)
7. An official medical school transcript and Dean's letter (sent to us directly from the medical school)
8. USMLE Scores – can be copies or printed report.

 

For all applicants, please list any special areas of interest on your application form so that we can schedule your interview day to allow you to meet faculty and residents with similar interests.

 

Letters of recommendation should be addressed to:

Christopher K. Varley, M.D.
Professor
Training Director
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Washington School of Medicine
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Box 359300/W3636
Seattle, Washington 98105

For additional information, please contact Shirin Salzer, Program Coordinator, by email (preferred) at shirin.salzer@seattlechildrens.org  or by phone at (206) 987-3268.