How do you become a forensic psychiatrist?

Psychiatrist:

- Earn a bachelor's degree in science or psychology.

- Complete four years of medical school and get an M.D. degree.

- Take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1.

- Complete a four-year residency in psychiatry.

- Take the USMLE Step 3 and become board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Forensic Psychiatrist:

- Earn a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field.

- Attend medical school and earn an M.D. degree.

- Complete a four-year accredited residency in psychiatry.

- Complete fellowship training in forensic psychiatry.

- Sit for forensic boards, including the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.