Frequently Asked Questions

Our program received initial accreditation from the ACGME on 2/13/2024 and is now accepting applications through ERAS for our inaugural cohort.

Our program recruits for 6 categorical positions each year for a total complement of 24 positions. 

The Willis-Knighton Psychiatry Residency Program is invested in the growth, development, and success of our residents. Our organization has robust offerings related to research, and many opportunities to pursue scholarly activity. The Office of Graduate Medical Education will support resident publication and presentation at local, regional, and national conference in accordance with institutional practices. 

We welcome international medical school graduates to apply to our program.

We sponsor J-1 visas for qualified and eligible applicants. 

Although there is no firm minimum for USMLE scores, we prefer candidates who score above 220 on Step 2 CK or 450 on COMLEX Level 2.

We prefer candidates who pass the USMLE exams on the first attempt but evaluate candidates from a holistic perspective.

Our program accepts either COMLEX or USMLE exam scores, or both exams as well. 

Orientation begins at the end of June. The academic year for PGY-1 residents begins on July 1^st. 

Willis-Knighton and Brentwood have a proud tradition of educating medical students, and recently has expanded their academic affiliations to include numbers allopathic and osteopathic schools, including:

• LSU-Shreveport School of Medicine
• Tulane University School of Medicine – New Orleans, LA
• New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT) at Arkansas State – Jonesboro, AR
• Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) – Fort Smith, AR
• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) at ULM – Monroe, LA
• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) at Auburn University – Auburn, AL
• American University of Antigua (AUA)- Coolidge, Antigua
• The Medical University of Lublin - Lublin, Poland
• Medical University of the Americas (MUA)-Charlestown, Nevis
• SABA University School of Medicine- Caribbean
• St George University School of Medicine – Grenada, West Indies
• American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC)-St Maarten, Caribbean

Residents will have the chance to work with medical students during their inpatient rotations, and during various specialty rotations. 

We are NOT currently recruiting for PGY-2 positions.