Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry Residency Program at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare and Tufts University School of Medicine. It aims to train future psychiatrist leaders through a comprehensive program fostering academic excellence, research opportunities, and innovative training methodologies in diverse clinical settings. The program focuses on individualized patient care and promotes mental health service provision for varied demographics.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Psychiatry residency program at Portsmouth Regional Hospital does not explicitly mention IMG-friendliness or the inclusion of International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, the program appears supportive of diverse training experiences, promoting a welcoming environment that may be beneficial for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
24
Categorical Positions (detail)
Six residents per class, for a total complement of 24
Program Website
Address
333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Program Director
Mary Alice O’Dowd, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 24 residents distributed across four years, with six residents per class. As this is a new program, ongoing developments include active engagement in shaping the residency's future and comprehensive training in various psychiatric disciplines.
PGY-1 MD
Currently, the program has 0 known PGY-1 MD residents. This figure could be updated based on enrollment changes.
PGY-1 DO
Currently, the program has 0 known PGY-1 DO residents. This figure could be updated based on enrollment changes.
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
First-year residents (PGY-1) attend psychiatry-specific conferences in half-day blocks during their inpatient psychiatry rotations. From PGY-2 to PGY-4, they will participate in psychiatry-specific conferences delivered in a block didactic format.
Application
For more information about the program, contact Whitney Rene, program administrator via email at Whitney.Rene@hcahealthcare.com.
# of Locations
Portsmouth Regional Hospital and other associated hospitals and community mental health centers.
Fellowship
The program emphasizes opportunities for collaboration with faculty on research and scholarly activity, suggesting graduate prospects in psychiatry may include positions in various subspecialties and research areas. Specific fellowship pathways are not detailed, but the program encourages participation in hospital committees and QI projects, contributing to career development.
Resident Life
Overview
The program aims to provide exceptional training in psychiatry for the next generation of psychiatrists and leaders in health care, and offers a supportive environment as it grows.
On Call Schedule
On-call meal stipend; $950 per year and $15 daily cafeteria credit
# of Years of Program
4 years, including PGY-1 to PGY-4 training.
Housing
Alumni
The program offers residents a diverse clinical population, with focused opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, as well as tailored training experiences to prepare residents for their chosen practice setting.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
On-call meals, cafeteria credits, Step/Level 3 reimbursement, APA membership, cell phone, laptop
PGY-1 Salary
66040
Vacation
The specific vacation policy for residents is not detailed, but residents are expected to inquire about time off during the onboarding process.