Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The GW Psychiatry Residency Program is designed to combine professionalism with camaraderie in a top-notch educational environment. Located in the nation’s capital, it offers a dynamic learning experience that addresses diverse patient populations through comprehensive clinical training. The program emphasizes community engagement, research, and innovation while ensuring that residents develop into compassionate and skilled psychiatrists. This program creates not only well-rounded professionals but also friendships and networks that last a lifetime, positioning graduates for various psychiatric career paths.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The GW Psychiatry Residency Program is open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs). The program offers comprehensive training and emphasizes diversity and inclusion, making it an attractive option for IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The GW Psychiatry Residency Program provides significant child and adolescent training, with up to four months of experience in this area during PGY-II, and around one-third to one-half of residents pursuing fellowships thereafter.
Program Website
Address
Ross Hall, 2300 Eye Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
Program Director
Dr. Akman
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has various residents at different postgraduate years, with PGY-1 residents being the first year of residency. The total number of residents and their respective backgrounds is not clearly specified, suggesting a diverse group with varying educational paths.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum focuses on a dynamic learning experience providing exposure to a wide range of clinical settings in diverse patient populations, emphasizing global mental health education, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and community engagement.
Application
The GW Psychiatry Residency Program provides application information on their website. Key points from the application process include: applying through ERAS, the application deadline is typically around mid-November, and interview invitations are generally sent in late November. Interviews are scheduled in December and January, including several interview dates throughout that period. Applicants are also expected to submit a personal statement, CV, and letters of recommendation as part of their application package.
# of Locations
In addition to various clinical sites within the community, residents experience multiple acute care teaching hospitals and specialized programs for various populations.
Fellowship
The program provides a robust foundation for residents aiming to pursue fellowships in various subspecialties, with notable alumni entering fields such as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Global Mental Health, Forensic Psychiatry, and Community Psychiatry. Residents can also take part in the joint Residency/MPH Degree in Mental Health Policy at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health.
Resident Life
Overview
The GW Psychiatry Residency Program is characterized by professionalism, camaraderie, and a focus on top-notch education, where residents find professional growth and enjoyable experiences.
On Call Schedule
Night Float & Call System information found at https://psychiatry.smhs.gwu.edu/night-float-call-system
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically spans over four years, during which residents engage in diverse clinical rotations and educational opportunities.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
A dynamic learning environment with a focus on global mental health, strong mentorship, diverse experiences, and significant community engagement.
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