Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Charles R. Drew University’s General Psychiatry Residency program is focused on developing physicians ready to serve in under-resourced communities. The program emphasizes clinical relationships as key to healing, integrating diverse curriculum elements highlighting biological, psychological, and social aspects affecting their patient populations. Residents undergo extensive training across several clinical sites within Los Angeles County, gaining a wealth of hands-on experience and serving diverse populations. With an inclusive educational approach, residents are nurtured not just as physicians, but as advocates for social justice and their communities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The General Psychiatry Residency program at Charles R. Drew University does not explicitly mention specific acceptance rates for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or their eligibility criteria for IMG applicants. However, the program accepts ECFMG certification, which is generally required for international graduates applying for residency in the U.S. Additionally, the application process includes submission of the ERAS application, which is accessible to all graduates irrespective of their international status. This suggests a level of IMG-friendliness, but without specific statistics or conditions described in the text, it cannot be definitively labeled as such.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not mentioned
Program Website
Address
1731 E. 120th St. Los Angeles, CA 90059
Program Director
Daniel Cho
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster lists six PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the General Psychiatry Residency program. The specific distribution of specialties among residents at higher PGY levels is not detailed, indicating a general MD-focused training atmosphere in initial years of residency.
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The training consists of required rotations across various facilities, including CDU Community Health, Rancho Los Amigos, Harbor UCLA, and VA Long Beach, among others, focusing on diverse psychiatric experiences through all years.
Application
To apply, submit:
- ERAS Application
- Medical/Osteopathic School Transcript
- Dean’s Letter
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- USLME Step 1 and Step 2 Transcript (or COMLEX Level I & II)
- ECFMG Certification (if applicable)
Application Deadline: October 30th
Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Interviews are conducted October through February.
# of Locations
Residents will work at various locations in Los Angeles County's Department of Mental Health, particularly in Service Planning Area 6, which includes underserved communities such as Athens, Compton, and Watts.
Fellowship
The residency program prepares graduates for various fellowship opportunities in specializations within psychiatry. While specific fellowships are not listed in the text, the training environment encourages residents to explore subspecialty interests and pursue leadership roles, indicating a supportive pathway towards pursuing further training in psychiatric subspecialties after residency.
Resident Life
Overview
Charles R. Drew University’s General Psychiatry Residency program emphasizes relationships and is committed to developing physicians prepared to practice in under-resourced settings.
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# of Years of Program
The General Psychiatry Residency program spans four years, from PGY1 to PGY4, during which residents gain comprehensive training and diverse clinical experiences.
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Alumni
Information about alumni outcomes after graduation is not provided in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Base Salary PGY1: $72,301.16, PGY2: $74,209.26, PGY3: $78,064.87, PGY4: $84,123.48; Meal Stipend+$6K; Housing Allowance+$10K; One Paid Conference Attendance During Training; CIR Education Fund +$1,100; PGY4 only: Chief Training Conference & Stipend; Rising PGY2 only: One-time Educational Bonus $2k
PGY-1 Salary
PGY1 $72,301.16
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