Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Tower Health - Phoenixville Hospital General Psychiatry Residency Training Program is an ACGME accredited program that spans four years, accommodating a total of 32 positions. The residency emphasizes a well-rounded training experience across multiple psychiatric domains including inpatient, outpatient, geriatric, and child and adolescent psychiatry. The program offers a substantial didactic curriculum alongside practical supervised experiences.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Tower Health - Phoenixville Hospital General Psychiatry Residency Training Program is dedicated to recruiting and educating a diverse cohort of residents, including those from international medical schools, although explicit acceptance rates or specific details on IMGs were not detailed in the provided text. However, the program does offer experiences in a range of clinical settings throughout Philadelphia which could be beneficial for IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
32 positions with approximately 8 residents per training year.
Program Website
Address
420 S. Fifth Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611
Program Director
Donna Sudak, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program includes 8 residents in the first year (PGY-1) of the psychiatry training program at Tower Health - Phoenixville Hospital.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes substantial devotion to learning psychotherapy and emphasizes core competencies outlined by ACGME, including patient care, medical knowledge, interpersonal skills, practice-based learning, professionalism, and systems-based practice.
Application
To apply, candidates must visit the residency program's application page. Specific deadlines and requirements were not detailed in the text. More information may be available directly on the program's website.
# of Locations
The program has residents working in various clinical settings throughout the Philadelphia area.
Fellowship
The program offers a range of fellowship opportunities, although specific fellowships were not detailed in the text. The text mentioned a commitment to provide educational experiences that prepare residents for various pathways in psychiatry, potentially indicating access to fellowships post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Tower Health - Phoenixville Hospital General Psychiatry Residency Training Program offers experiences in various psychiatric settings and emphasizes a well-rounded approach to psychiatry.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program lasts four years.
Housing
No specific details on housing options or stipends were found in the text.
Alumni
The alumni of the Tower Health - Phoenixville Hospital General Psychiatry Residency often pursue diverse career paths, including private practice, academic positions, and specialized fellowships. The specific types of fellowships or positions were not detailed.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salary and Benefits are provided, as indicated in various links throughout the document.
PGY-1 Salary
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