Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Sandra and Leon Levine Adult Psychiatry Residency Program at Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center provides a unique training environment focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness while promoting mental health. This program is designed for residents who are eager to learn and develop their unique talents in a supportive and patient-centered care environment. With a curriculum that encompasses a broad range of behavioral health presentations and subspecialties, residents will have the opportunity to engage in telepsychiatry, behavioral health integration, and hands-on training in a dedicated psychiatric emergency room. The program embraces collaboration, education, and community involvement, ensuring that residents are well prepared for their future careers in psychiatry.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
Applicants with ECFMG certification are considered. The program accepts J-1 visas, and there is a requirement for 6 months of U.S. clinical experience. The program's own supplemental application is also required for IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
24
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Program Website
Address
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Program Director
Lynneice Bowen, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 15 PGY-1 residents, including 5 IMGs who bring diverse backgrounds to the residency community.
PGY-1 MD
15
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
5
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our residents train in an environment of self-motivated, inclusive professionals who are committed to providing exceptional behavioral health care to all of their patients. In the program, residents will train with faculty in a wide range of behavioral health presentations with the goal of treating patients with empathy and modern psychiatry techniques. Residents may also participate in educating our communities about mental illness and substance use disorders, encouraging early mental health screenings and wellness. Clinically, our residents benefit from training in a large healthcare system and have unique experiences in the following: Telepsychiatry, Behavioral Health Integration, First Break Psychosis Program, Assertive Community Treatment Team, Private Practice, Brain Stimulation (ECT/TMS), Addiction with Waiver Training, Behavioral Health Residential Program.
Application
Application requirements include completed application through ERAS, NRMP number, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, USMLE/COMLEX transcripts, US citizenship or J-1, 6 months of U.S. clinical experience, ECFMG certificate (for IMGs), and the program's supplemental application. No specific deadlines or interview dates mentioned.
# of Locations
Residents will train at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, including Atrium Health’s free-standing, dedicated psychiatric emergency room, the only one of its kind in the Charlotte region.
Fellowship
The program offers a variety of fellowships in specialties such as Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Surgery.
Resident Life
Overview
Atrium Health offers a Psychiatry Residency program with unique training that includes telepsychiatry, behavioral health integration, and private practice.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years
Housing
No information regarding housing options or support for residents is mentioned.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
In addition to the educational benefits of the Psychiatry Program, residents will receive financial benefits as well.
PGY-1 Salary
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