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Applications Materials

If you are interested in applying to the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program, the following application materials must be submitted:

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Residency or Fellowship Application
  • Training Verification Form - completed by your general adult psychiatry residency training director and sent directly to our program director
  • Official medical school transcript and dean's letter
  • A letter of recommendation from the training director of your general psychiatry residency training program
  • Two additional letters of recommendation, particularly from people who are best qualified to attest to your personal, clinical and academic qualifications
  • Curriculum vita
  • Personal statement - describe your interest in geriatric psychiatry, what you are seeking in a geriatric psychiatry fellowship program, what interests you about our training program, and your plans for future professional work
  • Passport-sized current photo
  • USMLE score reports for Steps 1, 2, 3
  • ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
  • Documentation of VISA status (if applicable)

All letters must be originals (including original signatures) and addressed to Susan M. Duffy, MD, Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program.

Mail complete application packets to the Geriatric Fellowship Coordinator:

Stephanie Wainwright
Department of Psychiatry - 2911 JPP
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242