Application Process

Application Requirements

All applications should be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) beginning on July 2, 2025. The ERAS "2026 Season" opens on June 4, 2025, at which time all forensic programs participating in ERAS will be visible to applicants. Applicants are encouraged to upload required materials by July 16, 2025, when the applications become visible in ERAS to fellowship programs.

All applicants to forensic psychiatry fellowships are required to submit:

MyERAS Application:

• Personal information
• Biographic information
• Education
• Experience
• Licensure
• Publication list

Standard ERAS Documents:

• Personal Statement
• Medical School Transcript
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (one of which must be from the applicant's current or most recent program director)
• MSPE
• Photo
• USMLE or COMLEX Scores
• ECFMG certificate (for international medical graduates)

Additional Documents:

• Writing sample: Applicants can submit either a redacted forensic report or a published article (of which the applicant is first author). All writing samples should be uploaded to ERAS as "Publications," regardless of type.

Interviews

Ocean University Medical Center plans to interview candidates in August and September 2025. All interviews will be conducted virtually using Thalamus software. To ensure consistency, there will be no option for in-person interviews.

The interview day starts with a presentation of the fellowship by the Program Director. Applicants then meet with several faculty members for 30 minutes each. An informal session to meet current and former fellows will be offered on the same day as the interview.

The Match

Rank lists for the NRMP Match are due on October 8, 2025. Match Day is October 22, 2025.

Questions?

Questions about the application or interview process can be directed to luca.pauselli@hmhn.org.