Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Allergan Foundation Psychiatry Residency Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to preparing competent psychiatrists with high academic and ethical standards. The program integrates rigorous training across various psychiatric specialties, ensuring residents are well-prepared for board certification and future careers in clinical care, research, or education. The comprehensive curriculum follows ACGME requirements, offering a balanced experience between inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts international medical graduates (IMGs) as applicants. Individuals must have USMLE scores of 170 or higher for both parts and valid ECFMG certification. Only J-1 visas are accepted for training.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three positions are offered at Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Psychiatry Residency Program each year.
Program Website
Address
Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Program Director
Jose Cruz Jr., MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 3 PGY-1 MD residents, 1 of whom is an IMG, and a total of 10 residents across PGY-1 to PGY-4. These residents are from a mix of medical schools, with some attending international institutions.
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PGY-1 IMG
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes a rotation through inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, and multiple specialty rotations, all governed by a Residency Management Team to ensure residents' active involvement in curricular offerings.
Application
Three positions are offered at Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Psychiatry Residency Program each year. Mount Sinai Medical Center participates and accepts applications only through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). In addition, your application will only be considered if you are enrolled in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). You must contact your medical school for delivery of your application, transcripts, Dean’s Letter, and faculty recommendations to our program via the internet. NRMP#: 1105400C0 Program ID#: 4001100323. Required documents include three letters of recommendation, USMLE scores of 170 or higher on both parts, passing Clinical Skills Assessment, and ECFMG Certification. Interviews will be offered via email from Dakydra Thompson (program coordinator), with final confirmation subject to a satisfactory health examination.
# of Locations
Residents will work at various locations of Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the program have pursued fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and other subspecialties. The program promotes extensive training and mentorship opportunities, enabling residents to continue their education at affiliated institutions after residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The program aims to produce competent psychiatrists ready for board certification and addresses the physician shortage in mental health.
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# of Years of Program
The psychiatry residency program is typically four years long, broken down by PGY levels with specific goals for each year.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive training in psychiatry, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, following ACGME requirements for training in psychiatry.
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