UK--> US. Questions about residency/relocation

DrMunchausen · May 17, 2010

Hi all
I work as a specialty registrar(ST3) in the UK( equivalent to Resident year 3). I am close to obtaining the MRCPsych( 3 written papers done. Clinical exam left). I am planning to move to USA. (as I fed up with NHS job cuts, difficulties obtaining consultant jobs in the future etc).
I am yet to give my steps but have started preparing for it. I had the following questions and would appreciate if one could kindly help me with them.
1. What are the best residency programs? What scores are required to get into them? I have done research/ audits. No publications yet but hope to have a couple before applying. I have presented 3 posters in national conferences.
2. I am interested in research combined with clinical work...What is the scope for research/clinical work and what is the average pay?
3. I am a British citizen. Do I need a special license to do my residency or work in California? (Got family there)
4. Is there anything like a general adult psychiatry research fellowship?
Thanks very much

Sneezing · May 17, 2010

1) The best program is the one you match at. Some believe national NIH funding for a department can correlate with quality of the program. It is highly debateable what is best, so apply widely, interview widely, and make a rank list for what is best for you.
2) Most programs require research while a resident. After residency you can find a plethora of research/clinical opportunities. Too vast to give an answer here.
3) You don't need a special license, just US residency training. Go here to get a better idea: http://www.fsmb.org/usmle_eliinitial.html In order to practice medicine in the US you only need a license. Realistically, you need a residency with board certification. Psychiatry is 4 years.
4) Yes there are research fellowships post residency. Numerous programs also integrate it into the residency if you know from day one you want to focus largely on research.

Good Luck.

UK--> US. Questions about residency/relocation

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