Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry Residency at UT Tyler focuses on providing a well-rounded training experience for residents in various psychiatric settings. Residents rotate through the acute inpatient, child & adolescent, geriatric, and forensic units at affiliated hospitals. The program also partners with substance abuse treatment centers, ensuring diverse exposure to different patient needs. UT Tyler's Psychiatry Residency is committed to nurturing the development of competent and compassionate psychiatrists while emphasizing the importance of work-life balance. Residents will benefit from a supportive training environment fostered by experienced supervisors across a network of healthcare facilities in the East Texas region.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The psychiatry residency program mentions a partnership with Rusk State Hospital and Terrell State Hospital, providing residency rotations in diverse settings. However, there is no explicit mention of the program's IMG-friendliness or acceptance rates for International Medical Graduates. The text suggests a general commitment to diversity and training but does not clarify specific IMG policies or statistics.
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Program Website
Address
3900 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75799
Program Director
Octavia Howard
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the psychiatry residency program accepts residents who are trained across various settings, including inpatient and outpatient facilities. However, specific information about the demographics or backgrounds of these residents is not available in the provided text.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents participate in rotations at Rusk State Hospital and Terrell State Hospital, covering acute inpatient, child & adolescent, geriatric, and forensic units.
Application
Residents must apply through the ERAS system. The application requirements and deadlines are not explicitly listed; potential applicants should check the ERAS website for details.
# of Locations
Ten facilities across the East Texas region.
Fellowship
The program does not explicitly mention specific fellowships or post-graduate plans. However, it emphasizes a commitment to training and integrates experiences across various psychiatric settings, indicating that graduates may have diverse paths post-residency, although specific fellowship options are not detailed.
Resident Life
Overview
The psychiatry residency program aims to integrate training that promotes a healthy work-life balance and an exceptional resident experience. It includes partnerships with two psychiatric state hospitals and a rehab/treatment center for substance abuse.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The length of the program is typically four years.
Housing
The program mentions partnerships with local housing options for residents, but specific details on housing stipends or accommodations are not clearly outlined.
Alumni
Alumni often pursue careers in various settings, including fellowships, academic positions, and private practice. Specific outcomes or institutions are not detailed, more research may be needed to gather specific data.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
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