Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The USC/LAGMC Psychiatry Residency Program, established in 1943, trains psychiatrists from diverse backgrounds in delivering evidence-based and culturally competent care to patients with complex psychiatric conditions. The program emphasizes comprehensive care delivery and develops future leaders in various psychiatric domains, including administration and education, preparing graduates to drive advancements in mental health care across diverse settings.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The USC/LAGMC Psychiatry Residency Program is open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as they require ECFMG certification. IMGs can apply through the ERAS system and their ECFMG status report is necessary for application.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Specific number of categorical residents is not detailed in the provided text, nor is there information about prelim residents, rural, categorical or otherwise.
Program Website
Address
Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1975 Zonal Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Program Director
Darin D Signorelli, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The total number of current residents in the USC/LAGMC Psychiatry Residency Program is not specified in the text. However, residents are described as being dedicated learners and active participants in their training, representing the program in various capacities.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program offers training in public and community psychiatry, with clinical experiences at two major medical centers: Los Angeles General Medical Center and Keck Hospital of USC. Residents gain exposure to a diverse patient population with various complex and comorbid conditions. Opportunities for those interested in leadership, education, and research are also provided.
Application
Applicants to the USC/LAGMC Psychiatry Residency Program must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All internship positions will be offered through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP), and only accept intern applicants through the NRMP Match. Requirements for application include: Common application, Personal statement, Medical school transcript, MSPE/Dean’s letter, Letters of recommendation (minimum of 3), Photograph, USMLE transcript, ECFMG status report (foreign graduates only)
# of Locations
2 (Los Angeles General Medical Center and Keck Hospital of USC)
Fellowship
Recent graduates from the USC/LAGMC Psychiatry Residency Program have pursued fellowships in various subspecialties, including Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. Additional training and career development opportunities are available for residents aiming to become clinician educators and clinician scientists.
Resident Life
Overview
The USC/LAGMC Psychiatry Residency Program emphasizes diversity and the need for culturally competent care while preparing its residents as future leaders in the field.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Typically 4 years of residency training.
Housing
Residents receive a $10,000 annual housing allowance.
Alumni
The alumni of the program have pursued various paths, including clinical practice, administrative leadership, academic positions, and further fellowship training in subspecialties of psychiatry. Specific areas include child and adolescent psychiatry, consultation liaison psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and more, across diverse settings like hospitals, clinics, and academic centers.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
$10,000 annual housing allowance, $2,000 for interns progressing to second residency year, $1,180 educational stipend, meals reimbursement, parking, provided white coats and scrubs, up to 24 days paid vacation each year, up to 8 days sick leave, provided professional liability insurance, allowed moonlighting starting PGY3 year for residents in good standing, available maternity/paternity leave, choice of several medical/dental benefit plans with family coverage available at additional cost, $2,000 term life insurance policy provided with option for additional purchase.
PGY-1 Salary
72301
Vacation
Residents receive up to 24 days of paid vacation each year, with specifics on carry-over and request processes not detailed in the information.