Application Process

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. If you are interested in applying, please send the following documents to Dr. Pauselli and Ms. Carolyn Tallman:

• Your CV
• Your personal statement indicating your interest in forensic psychiatry
• Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation, including one from your training director and one from an attending psychiatrist who served as a direct clinical supervisor in the past year
• Your official medical school transcript & diploma
• An official copy of your MSPE (medical school performance evaluation/Dean’s letter)
• Your official USMLE/COMLEX score reports (steps 1, 2, 3 or equivalent)
• Identification of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence status
• Medical license
• 2 Writing Samples
• The residency program director’s verification form attesting to completion of residency training in psychiatry and eligibility for Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship.
• Common Application

If you have any questions on the required documentation, please contact Dr. Pauselli and Ms. Tallman.

Competitive applicants are invited for a mandatory virtual interview.

All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, religion, place of origin, marital status, parental status, disability or any other factor.

We accept J1 Visas.

International or Foreign Medical Graduates must either possess U.S. citizenship, have permanent residency, or must be eligible and seek ECFMG sponsorship as a J1 Exchange Visitor. We do not sponsor H1B visas.