Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Unity Health Psychiatry Residency Program, an ACGME-accredited four-year residency, aims to develop well-rounded physicians through a comprehensive curriculum in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The program is designed to meet the needs of residents while providing exposure to innovative treatment methods like Transcranial Magnetic Therapy and therapies focused on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Residents are offered opportunities to engage in valuable research and presentations, and they are well-prepared for both certification exams and fellowships. This supportive and forward-thinking program emphasizes individual aspirations and training excellence.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Unity Health Psychiatry Residency Program does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the provided text. However, the program requires ECFMG certification for IMG applicants and specifies that it accepts five residents each year. This suggests that the program may be IMG-friendly, particularly in terms of considering certified graduates for their residency positions.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program accepts five residents each year. There is no specific mention of prelim residents or other categorical details.
Program Website
Address
2908 Hawkins Dr., Searcy, AR 72143
Program Director
Robert Strayhan, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The Unity Health Psychiatry Residency Program currently has 5 PGY-1 residents enrolled in the program. This includes DO graduates from various medical schools, with a focus on diverse training and hands-on experience to become skilled professionals in psychiatry. Current residents are involved in a range of experiences, largely encompassing inpatient care, outpatient services, and research.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes weekly lectures on PRITE and ABPN board preparation topics, and emphasizes team-based inpatient care in the first two years, followed by community/outpatient care and forensic psychiatry in the final two years. Residents engage in administrative responsibilities, research, and community service.
Application
Applications are accepted via Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program code number for NRMP is 2104400C0. The preferred qualifications include oral and written communication skills, Dean's letter, three letters of recommendation, ECFMG certification by March, and passing scores on USMLE and COMLEX I and II.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple locations including Unity Health – White County Medical Center, GAIN, and Mills Center/Arisa Health.
Fellowship
The Unity Health Psychiatry Residency Program supports a variety of fellowships for its residents. Recent residents have pursued fellowships in different psychiatric fields such as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry, with the added opportunity for off-site electives and rotations in specialized areas. Some residents have also completed programs in integrative medicine and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. The program provides robust training and exposure to contemporary treatment modalities including Transcranial Magnetic Therapy and ketamine-assisted therapy.
Resident Life
Overview
Unity Health's Psychiatry Residency Program offers a forward-thinking curriculum with various opportunities in modern psychiatric practices and research, including access to internationally renowned lecturers and innovative therapeutic methods such as Transcranial Magnetic Therapy and ketamine-assisted therapy.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years
Housing
No specific information on housing or stipends was provided.
Alumni
Graduates have pursued fellowships in various psychiatric fields, including Child and Adolescent, Addiction Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. Many alumni have been accepted into prestigious institutions for specialized training and practice.
Salary & Benefits
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