Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The CU Anschutz Psychiatry residency program is a collaborative and dynamic environment situated in Aurora, Colorado, that offers a comprehensive training in psychiatry. Accredited by the ACGME, it seeks to foster the development of clinicians who are not only skilled in diagnostic understanding but are also leaders in providing mental health care. The department invests in producing leaders through its commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering an educational space that values varied perspectives and experiences. The program involves over 300 faculty members and boasts a robust partnership with affiliated healthcare institutions to ensure a well-rounded training experience.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not provide explicit information on the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs), including acceptance rates or specific eligibility criteria for IMG applicants. It is advisable for potential candidates to inquire directly with the residency program regarding their IMG policies and statistics.
Categorical Positions
45
Categorical Positions (detail)
45 positions in general adult psychiatry residency, 14 positions in child and adolescent psychiatry residency, 3 positions in addiction psychiatry fellowship, 3 positions in consultation-liaison psychiatry fellowship, 4 positions in forensic psychiatry fellowship.
Program Website
Address
1890 N Revere Ct, Suite 4003, Mail Stop F546, Aurora, CO 80045
Program Director
Dr. Neill Epperson
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the residency program has a total of 45 first-year residents enrolled, all of whom are MD graduates. The diversity among residents enriches the training environment, providing opportunities for collaborative learning and professional growth.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Currently, the general adult psychiatry residency is ACGME accredited for 45 positions, the child and adolescent psychiatry residency is ACGME accredited for 14 positions, the addiction psychiatry fellowship is ACGME accredited for 3 positions, the consult-liaison psychiatry fellowship is ACGME accredited for 3 positions and the forensic psychiatry fellowship is ACGME accredited for 4 positions.
Application
The general adult psychiatry residency is ACGME accredited for 45 positions; the child and adolescent psychiatry residency is ACGME accredited for 14 positions. Application details seem to be directed to the residency information section, specific dates and details were not provided in the extracted text.
# of Locations
CU Anschutz Medical Campus, UCHealth/University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health Medical Center, VA Medical Center, Department of Corrections, Colorado Mental Health Institutes at Pueblo & Ft. Logan
Fellowship
The CU Anschutz Psychiatry residency program offers several fellowships for further specialization after residency. The available fellowships include Addiction Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. Each fellowship is ACGME accredited and aims to prepare residents for advanced practice in these subspecialties.
Resident Life
Overview
The Department of Psychiatry is a diverse community of staff and faculty dedicated to our mission. It is comprised of over 300 regular, affiliate, and volunteer clinical faculty, working at multiple locations including the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, UCHealth/University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health Medical Center, and the VA Medical Center, as well as at the Department of Corrections and the Colorado Mental Health Institutes at Pueblo & Ft. Logan. The department is dedicated to serving a community in which we value all people and have a continued commitment to diversity and inclusion in our clinical, research, treatment and educational activities.
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# of Years of Program
Typically 4 years for adult psychiatry residency, 2 years for child and adolescent psychiatry residency, 1 year for fellowships.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The department promotes an environment that respects, values, and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family, offering state-of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care.
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