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Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

Akron, Ohio

Psychiatry

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Psychiatry Residency Program at NEOMED is a collaborative institution that emphasizes psychotherapy, competency in pharmacotherapy, and provides diverse clinical training, including inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The program is IMG-friendly, accepting candidates from varied backgrounds and offering a supportive work environment with a strong teaching focus. It is committed to providing excellent training while fostering a healthy work-life balance for its residents.

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Program Details

Specialty

Psychiatry

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Psychiatry Residency Program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as evidenced by the requirement for a valid ECFMG certificate for applicants. This indicates that the program is IMG-friendly.

Categorical Positions

Categorical Positions (detail)

No specific number provided, but it includes both categorical and rural residents

Program Website

Address

4209 St. Rt. 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown, Ohio 44272

Program Director

Lucky Tisch, 330.325.6698, ltisch@neomed.edu

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Current Residents

Overview

Currently, there are 8 PGY-1 residents in the Psychiatry Residency Program, including 3 International Medical Graduates (IMGs). The residents receive training through various clinical settings, including hospitals and community agencies, ensuring a well-rounded experience.

PGY-1 MD

8

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

3

Curriculum & Education

Overview

Emphasis on psychotherapy with competency in pharmacotherapy. Full spectrum of mental health issues treated, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. Teaching faculty are consistently available and committed to teaching. Invaluable ancillary staff (program coordinator, triage nurses, support staff, and more). Diverse clinical training which includes inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Reasonable work expectation, encouraging life balance. Structured and protected weekly didactic time. Bimonthly psychiatry grand round lectures covering pertinent topics. Resident feedback is encouraged and heard. Medical Center provides great benefit package including free meals and parking, competitive salary and health insurance options. Medical Centers located conveniently between Columbus and Cleveland.

Application

The application requirements include: Medical School Academic Transcript, Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter), Passing USMLE Step I & Step 2 (within the first two attempts), Valid ECFMG certificate (if applicable), Curriculum vitae, Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a psychiatrist that you’ve worked with), Personal statement, Current photograph.

# of Locations

Akron Children’s Hospital, Community Support Services, Portage Path Psychiatric Emergency Services, Psycho-Diagnostic Clinic, and the Portage County Jail.

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Resident Life

Overview

Summa Health is the sponsoring institution for the shared Psychiatry Residency Program; other participants include Cleveland Clinic Akron General and the community mental health system of Summit County. Training activities also take place at Akron Children’s Hospital and agencies of the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board, including Community Support Services, Portage Path Psychiatric Emergency Services, Psycho-Diagnostic Clinic and the Portage County Jail.

On Call Schedule

Reasonable work expectation, encouraging life balance

# of Years of Program

4

Housing

Housing options available through the Psychiatry Residency Program include support in finding affordable lodging, but specific details on housing support or stipends are not provided on the website.

Alumni

Information on alumni outcomes and typical career paths is not provided on the website; further details are needed.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Free meals and parking, competitive salary and health insurance options.

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