Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry-Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine is a transformative 5-year combined training program approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Family Medicine. Starting its recruitment in the 2025 Match, this innovative residency integrates both psychiatry and family medicine, allowing residents to address the intricate mental and physical health needs of a diverse patient population. This program develops well-rounded physicians adept in various aspects of healthcare, focusing on vulnerable populations, mental health, and physical health in collaborative settings. Residents benefit from a comprehensive curriculum, including rotations in inpatient and outpatient care, opportunities to engage in research, and active involvement in community health initiatives.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Low Competition
What makes up the competitive specialty score?
Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Psychiatry-Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine is friendly towards International Medical Graduates (IMGs), although no specific acceptance rate is mentioned. The program welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, and as part of their commitment to equity, they focus on advocacy and justice within healthcare for all residents.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
First two residents in the 2025 Match. Program Code: 1150720C0.
Program Website
Address
1919 West Taylor Street, Room 196 Chicago, IL 60612
Program Director
L. Amanda Perry, MD and Joseph J. Cooper MD FANPA
Program Reviews
Overall Rating
N/A
No Reviews Yet
Program
Director
0.0
Quality of
Training
Diversity &
Inclusion
0.0
0.0
Location
0.0
Property Type
ReviewMyResidency (RMR) Score
The RMR Score:
The first of its kind, this unique metric blends hard data like salaries, resident diversity, and program structure with the power of crowd-sourced insights from students, residents, and alumni. It’s your go-to tool for quickly comparing programs and finding the perfect fit for your journey!
Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 1 MD resident, as the program begins its recruitment for the Psychiatry-Family Medicine Residency Program starting in the 2025 Match, with no mention of existing DO residents.
PGY-1 MD
1
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program focuses on the inseparable nature of mental health and physical health, offering strong training in substance use disorders, reproductive health, LGBTQ+ health, harm reduction, geriatrics, and comprehensive psychiatric training. Residents will experience both inpatient psychiatric care and outpatient collaborative services.
Application
The first two residents will be recruited in the 2025 Match. The NRMP Program Code is 1150720C0. Application details like deadlines and additional materials didn't seem to be specified in the text, suggesting potential access via direct inquiry or program's app.
# of Locations
Residents will train at multiple locations, including the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital and Health Sciences System and associated training sites.
Fellowship
The residency program prepares residents for various fellowship opportunities. The program has established collaborative ties with institutions for training in diverse fields, including addiction medicine, psychiatry, and family medicine subspecialties. Residents may have access to positions in fellowship programs after graduation, although specific fellowships are not detailed in the text provided.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Illinois College of Medicine offers a new Combined Psychiatry-Family Medicine Residency Program, which is a 5-year program approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Family Medicine, recruiting its first residents in the 2025 Match.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for 5 years.
Housing
No specific details regarding housing options or support for residents were provided in the text, indicating a necessity for direct consultations for this information.
Alumni
Details about the alumni outcomes for the Psychiatry-Family Medicine Residency Program were not outlined in the provided text and may require further inquiry into the university's alumni network.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Same salary as all residents at UI Health.
PGY-1 Salary
Psychiatry-Family Medicine residents will receive the same salary as all residents at UI Health.
Vacation
The text does not specifically mention details about the vacation policy for residents. Prospective residents may need to ask the program coordinators for this information.