Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
LewisGale Medical Center's Psychiatry Residency Program is a four-year ACGME-accredited training course established in 2018. It offers hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art 68-bed psychiatric care unit and various training sites, including the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, ensuring residents gain exposure to a broad range of psychiatric disorders. The program emphasizes teamwork under experienced faculty to foster clinical skills in diverse patient care contexts.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
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Categorical Positions
8
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Our Psychiatry Residency Program, established in 2018, offers a four-year ACGME-accredited program and has eight or more competitive PGY-1 positions available each year.
Program Website
Address
1900 Electric Rd, Salem, VA 24153
Program Director
Brian E. Wood, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency cohort consists of 8 or more PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the Psychiatry Residency Program, reflecting a strong foundation in collaborative learning and diverse medical education.
PGY-1 MD
Current enrollment includes 8 or more PGY-1 MD residents from both US and international medical schools, indicating a supportive environment for various graduates.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program is housed at the Pavilion, a 68-bed psychiatric care unit located adjacent to the main medical center. Residents work in established, well-staffed inpatient units with a wide variety of patients and pathologies.
Application
ERAS: 4005100268; NRMP: 2129400C0
# of Locations
2 hospital facilities: Pavilion adjacent to the main medical center and Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Fellowship
The program offers eligibility for fellowships after completion, increased opportunities for various specialties such as psychiatry and mental health, specifically mentioning close affiliations with institutions like Catawba Hospital and Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center. These institutions enhance exposure to diverse patient populations and pathologies, which can provide residents with robust fellowship opportunities after graduation.
Resident Life
Overview
This program offers resident physicians in Salem, VA, a rewarding, educational environment and individualized learning opportunities.
On Call Schedule
Residents will have access to sleep rooms and a resident lounge while on-call.
# of Years of Program
4 years of training, ACGME-accredited.
Housing
LewisGale Medical Center offers assistance with housing and a housing stipend for residents to help offset living costs.
Alumni
The program has alumni pursuing various psychiatry fellowship programs, including child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and consult-liaison psychiatry, with placements at notable institutions across Virginia and surrounding states.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Medical, dental and vision benefits; Prescription drug benefits; Short-term and long-term disability; Life insurance; Flexible spending accounts (FSA); CorePlus voluntary benefits; HCA Healthcare 401(k) and stock purchase plan; Free parking; Meal stipend of $950 annually.
PGY-1 Salary
PGY1 salary is $59,842 with a $950 on-call meal stipend for a total of $60,792
Vacation
Residents receive 20 workdays of paid time off (PTO) and 5 days of educational leave each academic year.