Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Residency at Meharry Medical College is a 4-year program that prepares resident physicians for modern psychiatry. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, it provides rich clinical experiences, comprehensive didactics, and a commitment to addressing psychiatric disorders across diverse populations, fostering ethical practice and continuous professional development.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at Meharry Medical College does not specifically mention its IMG-friendliness. However, since it does not provide explicit restrictions against International Medical Graduates (IMGs), we can infer it may be open to applicants with ECFMG certification; additional details would have to be confirmed through direct inquiry.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not explicitly mentioned in the text; exact number of categorical residents not detailed. General information about residents indicates PGY levels and rotations.
Program Website
Address
Meharry Medical College, 2000 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208
Program Director
Jason Cheng, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency cohort includes MD and MBBS graduates with varying levels, but exact details of the current roster are not provided. Specific PGY levels with individuals mentioned include PGY-2, PGY-3 and PGY-4 residents.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Clinical work and intensive supervision are complemented by a comprehensive curriculum of didactic seminars, rounds, and case conferences, covering various aspects of psychiatry in multi-disciplinary settings.
Application
Applications are accepted through the ERAS program. For the 2025-2026 cycle, the application deadline is November 1, 2025. Interview invitations are typically sent out in November and interviews take place in December and January.
# of Locations
There are multiple clinic and hospital locations for residents throughout their training, ensuring exposure to diverse patient populations.
Fellowship
The program offers a comprehensive training experience that prepares residents for various roles in psychiatry without specific details about fellowships; it emphasizes a broad range of clinical experiences and collaboration with other mental health professionals.
Resident Life
Overview
The 4-year General Psychiatry Residency Training Program at Meharry Medical College has been designed to prepare resident physicians for the practice of psychiatry in the 21st century, rich in clinical experiences and interdisciplinary training.
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# of Years of Program
4 years, involving various rotations across different specialties including Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Inpatient Psychiatry.
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