Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of Chicago focuses on training exceptional psychiatrists through a diverse curriculum that includes both inpatient and outpatient experiences. The program emphasizes excellence in graduate medical education, clinical care, and research. Residents are exposed to various psychiatric specialties and practice in diverse environments to prepare them for future leadership roles in psychiatric assessment and treatment. The faculty includes renowned experts, providing comprehensive training tailored to residents' career goals. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are welcomed provided they hold ECFMG certification, enabling a robust and inclusive learning environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Psychiatry Residency program accepts international graduates, provided they are ECFMG certified. They do not specify an IMG acceptance rate, but the application process mentions the necessity for ECFMG certification for international graduates applying for residency.
Categorical Positions
10
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Program Website
Address
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Program Director
Deborah Spitz, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current Psychiatry Residency program has 30 residents in total, including 10 PGY-1 MD residents. The residents come from various backgrounds, showcasing a diverse cohort within the program.
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
5
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Training builds from year to year with a broad range of courses focusing on psychopathology, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, neuroscience, and research, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Application
Applications accepted through ERAS; initial complete application recommended; Step 2 score required for rank list; three letters of recommendation required, one from psychiatry and one from medicine or pediatrics; begins sending invitations one week after ERAS opens; interview season mid-October to early January; no new applications after December 31; international graduates must be ECFMG certified; virtual interview format with current residents meeting the evening before; Open House and psychotherapy fair participation recommended but not required.
# of Locations
Residents rotate across various clinical sites including University of Chicago, Northshore University Hospital, and UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial.
Fellowship
After completing the residency, graduates may pursue fellowships such as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, or other subspecialties. Further details on specific fellowships or pathways through affiliated institutions may be explored via the program's website.
Resident Life
Overview
The Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of Chicago focuses on training the next generation of leaders in psychiatric assessment, treatment, and mental health public policy, combining inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences.
On Call Schedule
PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents are on call an average of 3 times per month. PGY-1 residents have graded responsibilities with senior residents in the house until they have met the requirements for increased independence. Third and fourth-year residents have the opportunity for in-house moonlighting including supervision of PGY-1s on call.
# of Years of Program
The residency program is typically four years long (PGY-1 to PGY-4) with increasing levels of independence and specialization.
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Alumni
Alumni from the residency program often go on to pursue fellowships in various psychiatric subspecialties, academic positions, or positions in private practice.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
University of Chicago house officers are eligible for a benefits package that includes dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, health insurance coverage, life insurance, long term disability, personal accident insurance, tuition remission for spouses and children, supplemental retirement annuities, and workers' compensation.
PGY-1 Salary
PGY-1: $73,015
Vacation
Residents receive four weeks of paid vacation annually, scheduled by mutual agreement among the resident, chief resident, service chief, and Program Director. Unused vacation may not be carried over, as specific carry-over allowances are not detailed in the text.