Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry Residency Training Program at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System aims to train residents in psychiatry, focusing on advanced knowledge in neurobiology, pharmacogenomics, and psychotherapy. It offers excellent clinical training with opportunities for research and academic development. The program welcomes a diverse group of residents, providing mentorship from world-class faculty at affiliated hospitals.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
International Medical Graduates must have a current, valid certificate from the Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or have a full-unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US licensing jurisdiction. Jackson Health System offers J-1 Visa sponsorship for entering residents.
Categorical Positions
14
Categorical Positions (detail)
14 to 16 residents per year
Program Website
Address
1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Program Director
Vanessa Padilla, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program accommodates approximately 14 to 16 residents per year, predominantly in a four-year training format. Residents experience rotations across various psychiatric and medical specialties, allowing for comprehensive training.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
In the first year, 6 four-week blocks consist of rotations in medicine (1 block of inpatient medicine, 3 blocks of outpatient medicine, and 2 blocks of neurology). The remaining 7 blocks include inpatient-based psychiatry rotations and community-focused crisis intervention. Several hours each week are set aside for didactic learning activities including lectures, seminars, and case conferences. Demonstrations and departmental scientific meetings are also included. Clinical activity on the inpatient services is under direct supervision of attendings assigned to the unit.
Application
Applications are accepted from September 15 until January 30. Interviews are conducted from October through January.
# of Locations
3
Fellowship
The residency program offers five ACGME-accredited fellowships, with alumni placements including Addiction Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry.
Resident Life
Overview
Residents training at Jackson Memorial Hospital will receive the benefit of learning at one of the busiest and largest teaching hospitals in the country under the supervision of world-class clinical attendings.
On Call Schedule
Call frequency and location varies based on year of training. Each year has specific call requirements for weekday short calls and weekend calls.
# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
Alumni Placements Include: Addiction Psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at several institutions including Brown University and New York University; Forensic Psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital and University of Pennsylvania; Geriatric Psychiatry at several institutions including Baylor College of Medicine and Stanford University.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents receive the benefit of learning at one of the busiest and largest teaching hospitals in the country under the supervision of world-class clinical attendings.
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