Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry Residency Program at Berkshire Health Systems is a four-year accredited program that trains residents in a variety of settings with comprehensive clinical experiences. The program is geared towards preparing residents for successful careers in psychiatry, offering essential functions and a diverse rotation schedule. To apply, candidates need to have graduated from a medical school within the last ten years, with specific requirements for international graduates.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Psychiatry Residency Program at Berkshire Health Systems accepts graduates of foreign medical schools and requires a valid ECFMG certificate, indicating IMG-friendly policies. J-1 and H1-B visa sponsorship options are also available, which further supports international medical graduates.
Categorical Positions
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Categorical Positions (detail)
Not explicitly mentioned, but the program is a four-year accredited psychiatry program.
Program Website
Address
Berkshire Health Systems, 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Program Director
Nora Hamilton
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are a total of 4 PGY-1 MD residents and 2 PGY-1 DO residents enrolled in the Psychiatry Residency Program, with a notable representation of international medical graduates.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
2
PGY-1 IMG
4
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents work and learn in various settings and clinical roles, including rotations in internal medicine, neurology, inpatient psychiatry, outpatient psychiatry, and elective training in various psychiatric specialties alongside seminars in advanced psychiatry topics.
Application
The Berkshire Health System participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis from the date they become complete. Applications must be completed by December 1. To complete your ERAS, you will need a personal statement, Dean’s letter, transcript, 3 letters of recommendation (minimum), and COMLEX Level 1, 2, and 2 PE scores. Qualified applicants are identified based on academic performance, passing COMLEX Level 1 & 2 scores, letters of recommendation, and clinical experience. Interviews are required.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple clinical sites, including Berkshire Medical Center and various affiliated practices for their training.
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the Psychiatry Residency Program have pursued various fellowships, including child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, public psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, geriatric psychiatry, and sleep disorders in prestigious institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Yale.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program in Psychiatry at Berkshire Health Systems is a four-year accredited program with a rich curriculum that exceeds certification requirements.
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# of Years of Program
The Psychiatry residency program lasts for four years.
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Alumni
Recent graduates have gone on to fellowships including Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Yale, and others. Alumni have pursued interests in child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, public psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, geriatric psychiatry, and sleep disorders. Others have taken leadership roles in public psychiatry programs and clinical practice in prestigious medical centers, community hospitals, and private practice settings.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Educational benefits include allowances for books, journals, and professional society dues, and salary scales for each year of residency.
PGY-1 Salary
68078
Vacation
Each resident is entitled to four (4) weeks of vacation with pay each year.