Application and Interview

Applicants may apply for the fellowship after completing a four-year psychiatric residency. Applicants must be a US Citizen, hold a J-1 Visa, or Green Card to be eligible to enter this program. We accept applications year-round. Once a completed application with letters and transcripts is received, candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Please contact the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program for assistance in the application process.

Details regarding the forensic psychiatry fellowship application timeline can be found on the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law website. Applications for the 2026-2027 fellowship year should be submitted through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). In addition, the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) will be used.

The current timeline for the application process is:
* July 2, 2025 - Applicants may apply to forensic psychiatry fellowships via ERAS.
* July 16, 2025 - Forensic psychiatry fellowship programs begin to review applications on the ERAS platform.
* Starting July 16, 2025 - Forensic psychiatry fellowship programs interview applicants.

The timeline for the NRMP match process is tentative at this time, however, the following guidelines have been released by the Association of Directors of Forensic Psychiatry Fellowships.
* August 6, 2025 - Match Registration opens.
* September 3, 2025 - Ranking opens.
* September 17, 2025 - Quota Change and Withdrawal deadline.
* October 8, 2025 - Rank Order List Certification deadline.
* October 22, 2025 - Match Day. Unfilled/Unmatched Lists available.

A position for the July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, academic year is available. We also consider off-cycle applicants. Please reach out with any inquires and application requirements.