Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Community Memorial Healthcare offers an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program that emphasizes consultation/liaison psychiatry. The program supports residents in developing community-oriented approaches to psychiatric care through rigorous training and mentorship, enhancing educational opportunities in both research and clinical practice. Residents enjoy close supervision and instruction from an experienced faculty, aiming to cultivate the next generation of skilled community psychiatrists.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness, as it does not mention international medical graduates or acceptance rates for IMG applicants. However, there are indications of potential support such as ECFMG certification acceptance and possible visa sponsorship as inferred from further details on the program's structure.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program is looking for residents dedicated to community psychiatry, but specific numbers are not mentioned. No information about prelim residents, rural, or other categorical positions is provided.
Program Website
Address
147 N. Brent St., Ventura, CA 93003
Program Director
Joseph C. Vlaskovits, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
There are currently 9 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the psychiatry residency program, focusing on community psychiatry and receiving training in various relevant skills and practices.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program is a collaboration between Community Memorial Healthcare, Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura County Behavioral Health, and other local partners. The program aims to provide the skills, knowledge, experience, education, and training to develop outstanding community psychiatrists and leaders in enhancing psychiatric services at all levels.
Application
The application process for the residency program includes submitting applications through ERAS. Key deadlines for application submission are typically around September to October the year prior to the start of the residency program. Interview dates generally take place in late fall to early winter. Specific details may be available on the program's website.
# of Locations
Various clinic and hospital locations, including Community Memorial Healthcare and Ventura County Medical Center.
Fellowship
The psychiatry residency program emphasizes career development and mentorship, focusing on preparing residents for various subspecialties within community psychiatry. Fellowships that new graduates may pursue include Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Fellowship, indicating a focus on enhancing skills relevant to the psychiatric services sector.
Resident Life
Overview
We offer an ACGME-accredited, community-based, and community-focused psychiatry residency program with an emphasis on consultation/liaison psychiatry.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program's length is typically discussed in terms of the entire residency, often around 4 years.
Housing
Information on housing options for residents is limited. The program may offer some resources or partnerships for housing, but specifics are not provided.
Alumni
Alumni of the Psychiatry Residency Program have pursued various paths, including fellowships in fields such as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry. Graduates commonly work in community health settings, academic positions, and private practice, primarily in California.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
ACGME-accredited, community-based, and community-focused program with an emphasis on consultation/liaison psychiatry, rigorous training, close supervision, and mentorship.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are typically allocated 20 days of vacation per year, which may include holidays and sick leave. Unused vacation time may be carried over into the next year, but specific policies regarding this are not clearly articulated.