Psychiatry

University of California (Irvine) Program

Orange, CA · Pacific

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Contact

Program Director

John Luo, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Nallely Aparicio

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

4 hospitals

1
University of California (Irvine)
Orange, CA
Primary
2
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Long Beach, CA
Participant
3
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
Riverside, CA
Participant
4
Orange County Health Care Agency
Santa Ana, CA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK231 – 263

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

18%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

30%

Out-of-State

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Psychiatry interviews

specialtyWhat drew you to psychiatry?★ common

clinicalHow do you handle countertransference?

clinicalDescribe a patient interaction that was particularly meaningful.★ common

specialtyWhat population do you want to work with? (Child, geriatric, forensic, addiction)

clinicalHow do you approach the biological vs psychosocial model?

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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