Applying to our Program

Please submit materials through ERAS prior to October 1, 2026. Any new applications received after this date will not be reviewed. We encourage you to submit applications at the earliest possible date as the interview openings fill up very quickly. Completion of the standard MyERAS application is a requirement; completion of the supplemental ERAS application is optional.

We welcome applicant signals for our program at San Mateo, however, these are not required for an applicant to be invited for an interview. Signals are viewed as just one factor among many by our selection committee.

The Residency Selection Committee hopes to complete application reviews and to inform you of your application’s status by the end of October. Interview days are Tuesday and Friday from early November through January. If you receive an invitation to interview, please contact us within 48 hours to arrange an interview date. All residency interviews will be conducted virtually via video conference for the 2026 Residency Match. If you receive an invitation to join our waitlist, please contact us to confirm within 2-3 business days. As interview slots become available through cancellations, we will send invitations to candidates on the waitlist.

Your application will be considered complete when the following documents are received:

• Your ERAS application and personal statement
• Your ERAS supplemental application (optional)
• Three letters of recommendation, at least one (but preferably two) of which must be from a psychiatrist who has observed your work with patients.
• Your medical school transcript
• Your official USMLE transcript: Passing scores on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, or COMLEX Level 1 and 2, are required prior to placement on the San Mateo County Psychiatry Residency Program Rank Order List.
• Your Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• If you are currently or have previously been in a residency program, we also require a letter of reference from your program director

International Medical Graduates

If you are an International Medical Graduate, please also submit copies of the following:

• Your valid ECFMG certificate

We will not review your application without this document. We do not sponsor any Visas. U.S. Clinical experience is highly desirable, along with a letter of recommendation from the supervisor of this experience.