Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry residency program at Episcopal Health Services is a four-year categorical program, designed for four residents each year. The training includes extensive clinical experience across various psychiatric settings, including inpatient psychiatry, outpatient services, and essential electives in specialties such as substance abuse and community psychiatry. The program emphasizes teaching, research participation, and holds a comprehensive didactic schedule with grand rounds featuring leading speakers. It is a fully approved program by the Council for Graduate Medical Education Resident Review Committee.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not specifically mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or provide an IMG acceptance rate. However, it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. More thorough details about eligibility for IMG applicants, such as visa sponsorship, were not located in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
Four Residents, Four Years, fully approved four-year categorical program with four residents per year
Program Website
Address
327 Beach 19th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Program Director
Madhu Rajanna MD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are four PGY-1 residents enrolled in the Psychiatry residency program at St. John's Episcopal Hospital. Each resident will take part in various inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services throughout their training.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes: PGY-1 year with eight months of Inpatient Psychiatry, three months on general medical floors, and one month in the Emergency Room; PGY-2 year consists of four months Inpatient Psychiatry, three months of Consultation/Liaison, and two months of Neurology; PGY-3 year includes 12 months of Outpatient Psychiatry, with 20% focusing on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; PGY-4 year emphasizes electives in Community Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Palliative Care, and Chief Residency.
Application
Residents at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital are expected to submit their application and supporting documentation through the ERAS system. Specific deadlines are not mentioned in the text provided.
# of Locations
The residency program includes multiple clinic and hospital locations, such as St. John's Episcopal Hospital and various outpatient clinics in Far Rockaway, NY.
Fellowship
The residency program offers various fellowship opportunities, particularly in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Community Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Palliative Care, and Chief Residency during the fourth year. The training involves electives in these specialties, although specific post-residency fellowships were not explicitly detailed in the text provided.
Resident Life
Overview
The Psychiatry residency program is unique in that it offers a fully approved four-year categorical program with four residents per year, featuring a diverse curriculum with multiple clinical experiences and an extensive conference schedule.
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# of Years of Program
The program is a fully approved four-year categorical program.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
A broad range of clinical experience, extensive conference schedule, participation in QI and Safety projects, and research opportunities.
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