Applicants

PSTP Supplemental Application Form

Application Deadline by September 30, 2024

If you have any questions, we are happy to talk to you by email or phone.

• UNC Psychiatry PSTP Co-Director – Brad Gaynes, MD, MPH – bradley_gaynes@med.unc.edu or 919-445-0206
• UNC Psychiatry PSTP Co-Director – John Gilmore MD – john_gilmore@med.unc.edu or 919-445-0209
• UNC Psychiatry PSTP Coordinator – Paige Nuebel –paige_nuebel@med.unc.edu or 919-445-0206

When you have decided to apply; please do the following:

1. Apply through ERAS as a Physician Scientist applicant, please also indicate whether you would like to be considered to match in the categorical program.
2. Provide a specific and detailed letter of recommendation from your previous research mentor, if not included in your ERAS application.
3. Applicants for the PSTP must complete a supplemental application form that includes:
   * Application deadline by September 30, 2024.
   
   • A synopsis of your previous research experience including a description of the project and its significance as well as your contributions to the work.
   • A list of awards and grants you have received recognizing your research accomplishments.
   • A list of peer reviewed publications that are published or accepted.
   • A list of manuscripts that are under review or in preparation.
   • A list of PIs at UNC you are considering as a research mentor.
4. Indicate your interest in the Research Scientist Training Program in your ERAS application.
5. Email supplemental application and letter of recommendation to:
   • Physician Scientist Program Co-Directors: Brad Gaynes, MD, MPH (bradley_gaynes@med.unc.edu) and John Gilmore (john_gilmore@med.unc.edu)
   • PSTP Coordinator: Paige Nuebel  paige_nuebel@med.unc.edu
6. Applicants selected for consideration may be asked to participate in two interview sessions:
   1. First Round Interview: the General Psychiatry Residency interview session coordinated by the Psychiatry Residency Education Office
   2. Second Round Interview: the Physician Scientist Training Program interview session coordinated by the PSTP Coordinator.