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Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Psychiatry

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The General Psychiatry Residency at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, established in 2006, offers extensive training across various psychiatric subspecialties, providing residents with superior knowledge and experience. With a 100% board certification rate and a comprehensive curriculum that challenges residents in different clinical settings, the program is well-suited for those seeking a rigorous psychiatric training experience.

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Program Details

Specialty

Psychiatry

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The program does not sponsor visas and prefers USMLE scores of 225 or above on the first attempt. There is no mention of explicit IMG acceptance or a rate for international medical graduates. The program director graduated from Ross University Medical School, which may indicate some openness to IMGs.

Categorical Positions

15

Categorical Positions (detail)

15 positions are approved; currently filled 14

Program Website

Address

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Program Director

Dr. Rehan Malik, MD

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Current Residents

Overview

The residency program is currently authorized for 15 categorical positions, with 14 of those filled. The specifics regarding the distribution of MD or DO residents or their background statuses have not been detailed yet.

PGY-1 MD

14

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

Residents receive an excellent Didactic Curriculum and Board Certification courses from PGY1-PGY4, resulting in a 100% board-certification rate.

Application

All residents must apply through the Electronic Residency Applications (ERAS). Applications submitted in any other form will not be reviewed. We currently have 15 positions approved and have filled 14 positions. Preferred scores are 225 and above on USMLE or 550 COMLEX on the first attempts. The program does not sponsor visas.

# of Locations

All rotations are done right in Trinitas except for the PGY I Neurology Rotation which is done at JFK, with elective rotations available at other hospitals with approval.

Fellowship

Residents are trained in various psychiatry subspecialties, and comprehensive training includes psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family and group therapy. The program emphasizes clinical experiences across different treatment environments but does not specify fellowships.

Resident Life

Overview

The General Psychiatry Residency program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center offers extensive hands-on training in multiple psychiatry subspecialties, emphasizing practical experience with board-certified psychiatrists in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

On Call Schedule

Residents receive Meal Cards while on call

# of Years of Program

4 years, as the program spans PGY-1 through PGY-4.

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Alumni

Alumni have achieved 100% board certification rates, however, specific fellowship or career paths pursued after graduation are not detailed.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Meal Cards, Lab Coats, Scrubs, Malpractice Insurance, Medical and Dental Insurance, Book Allowance, MKSAP

PGY-1 Salary

$73,133 per year (as of 7/1/25)

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