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MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital Program

Washington, District Of Columbia

Psychiatry

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Psychiatry Residency Program at MedStar Health in Baltimore is designed to offer a comprehensive training experience focused on clinical excellence, innovative practices, and community health. Taking place in a vibrant urban setting, the program emphasizes education that fosters an understanding of diverse patient needs and the holistic well-being of the communities served. Residents benefit from training across several hospitals in Baltimore, engaging in a variety of clinical rotations that prepare them for future careers as skilled psychiatrists.

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Program Details

Specialty

Psychiatry

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The program does not explicitly mention IMG applicants, but its focus on community health, diverse patient populations, and collaboration with various medical disciplines indicates an inclusive atmosphere. It does not specify an IMG acceptance rate, but being a community hospital system, it might be IMG-friendly. Further investigation into sponsorship for visas like H1-B or J-1 would be advisable.

Categorical Positions

4

Categorical Positions (detail)

4 residents per year. Program is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University providing distinct residency experience with collaborative activities.

Program Website

Address

9000 Franklin Square Drive, Baltimore, MD 21237

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Current Residents

Overview

The residency program currently comprises four PGY-1 residents. These residents are immersed in a curriculum tailored to prepare them effectively for roles in psychiatry, focusing on community health and diverse clinical experiences.

PGY-1 MD

Four PGY-1 residents are currently enrolled in the program, based on recent data collected for this academic year.

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PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The curriculum includes core faculty training and varies across the four years, with PGY-1 focusing on basic psychiatric concepts, PGY-2 on consultation-liaison psychiatry and child psychiatry basics, PGY-3 on outpatient psychiatry and psychotherapy, and PGY-4 allowing for specialization and leadership roles.

Application

The application process can be found at '/education/residency-programs/adult-psychiatry-baltimore/application-information', further inquiries can be directed to 'psy.res.balt@medstar.net'.

# of Locations

Residents will work at two primary training sites: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and MedStar Harbor Hospital, as well as additional MedStar hospitals for elective opportunities.

Fellowship

The MedStar Health Psychiatry Residency Program offers extensive training in diverse clinical settings and aims to cultivate future leaders in the field. The program does not publicly specify available fellowships; however, residents may pursue numerous post-graduate opportunities through MedStar's affiliations with various institutions, which could include roles in community health, research, or further specialty training after residency.

Resident Life

Overview

The MedStar Health Baltimore Psychiatry Residency Program is unique in offering a forward-thinking ethos and cultivating an inclusive learning environment, emphasizing clinical excellence and community wellness through diverse training opportunities.

On Call Schedule

PGY-1s: On-call is 3 days/month during psychiatry rotations, typically every 10 days (for 4 months). This includes two short calls/month on weekdays from 5:00 pm-12:00 pm and one 24-hour call/month on weekends from 8 am-8 am. PGY-2s: On-call is 1-2 days/month throughout the year. This varies depending on clinical rotation. During Adult and Child inpatient psychiatry months (3 months) there are two short calls/month on weekdays from 5 pm-12 pm. During CL/collaborative care months (5 months) there is one 12-hour call from 8 am-8 pm on weekends every 2 months (total 2-3). During Addictions months (2 months) there is one 24-hour call from 8 am to 8 am on a weekend. PGY-3s: do not have any call obligations. PGY-4s: do not have any call obligations.

# of Years of Program

The Psychiatry Residency Program at MedStar Health typically spans four years (PGY-1 to PGY-4).

Housing

There was no specific information available regarding housing options or support for residents in the provided data.

Alumni

Information about alumni outcomes, fellowships, or positions after graduation was not provided in the text.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Residents develop a QI project of their choosing, multiple choices for this including joining an existing QI project within the department, developing their own QI project, or working with the MedStar Population and Community Health on a community initiative. Residents can also complete a Psychodynamic Case Report.

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Vacation

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