Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia General Psychiatry Residency Program is renowned for its multidisciplinary approach to mental health services, emphasizing academic excellence and diverse training experiences. The program provides residents with opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and various clinical rotations. Residents receive comprehensive training designed to foster personal interests and autonomous practice, preparing them well for their future careers. Currently, the program accepts eight residents annually, ensuring a cohesive learning environment characterized by camaraderie and support.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia General Psychiatry Residency Program mentions engaging residents in diverse experiences and academic excellence. However, specific details regarding IMG acceptance or international medical graduates are not present in the text. Further examination of the program's website may be required to ascertain their stance on IMGs, including information on ECFMG certification acceptance or visa sponsorship availability.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
Eight residents each year
Program Website
Address
Prisma Health Department of Psychiatry
P.O. Box 2266
Columbia, SC 29202
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 8 first-year MD residents enrolled, with an unconfirmed number of DO residents and potential IMGs due to limited available data.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum is greatly enriched by early exposure to subspecialties, and the expertise provided by our child and adolescent, geriatric, and forensic psychiatry fellowship programs. The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and accepts eight residents each year.
Application
The program allows applicants to submit their materials through a specific How to Apply page, which outlines the application process. Interested candidates should check this link for standard application requirements, including whether they need to submit additional materials beyond the basics. Important deadlines and specific interview dates are likely detailed there as well.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through various locations including state department of mental health, veterans administration, different Prisma Health locations, department of corrections, and other community institutions.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowships in child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and geriatric psychiatry. This enhances the general training of residents by exposing them to specialized areas of psychiatry and provides opportunities for scholarly activity and didactics.
Resident Life
Overview
The Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia General Psychiatry Residency Program emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach to mental health services, promoting academic excellence, engaging residents in research and teaching, and providing diverse rotation experiences.
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# of Years of Program
Typically a PGY-1 (first-year) residency program, the program length is not explicitly stated but generally follows the standard 4 years for psychiatry residency.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Promotes academic excellence, engages residents in research and teaching, and provides diverse rotation experiences.
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