Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Psychiatry Program at the University of Pittsburgh offers comprehensive residency training that integrates a rigorous curriculum with rich clinical experiences. The program emphasizes empirical learning and provides access to a wide range of faculty mentors. Residents engage in a variety of clinical rotations and training pathways, including neuroscience, psychotherapy, and public psychiatry, to ensure they develop the necessary skills for successful careers. This residency prepares graduates to handle diverse psychiatric disorders in a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and collaboration.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The General Psychiatry Program does not explicitly mention its friendliness to International Medical Graduates (IMGs), however, it does provide a supportive environment for diverse clinical experiences. The program description does not state any specific eligibility or acceptance rate for IMGs, nor does it confirm acceptance of ECFMG certification or the availability of visa sponsorship, such as H1-B or J-1. Therefore, the IMG-friendliness of this program remains uncertain based on the provided information.
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Program Website
Address
3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
Program Director
Michael J Travis, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The exact number of current residents in the General Psychiatry Program is not explicitly stated. However, the program highlights the advantages of having a relatively large size which allows for diverse training experiences and personalized mentorship. Each year, the program offers extensive training infused with access to expertise across psycho-social and therapeutic areas.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The formal weekly teaching curriculum during the psychiatry rotations in PGY1 provides a fundamental psychiatric knowledge base upon which subsequent training and education will build. The curriculum includes interactive teaching sessions, seminars, case conferences, journal clubs, grand rounds and workshops. These programs are directed and taught by faculty, many of whom are renowned experts in their fields.
Application
To apply for the General Psychiatry Program, applicants must visit the 'How to Apply' page on the program's website for detailed application instructions and deadlines. Specific interview dates are not mentioned in the available data.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through multiple locations including UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
Fellowship
The General Psychiatry Program provides fellowship opportunities in various psychiatry specialties. Although the specific fellowship programs are not detailed in the provided text, it states that the department offers a wide array of clinical fellowships, which can be explored through further resources. Recent graduates may pursue subspecialties or continue their training in fellowship programs linked to the University of Pittsburgh, further enhancing their career paths in psychiatry.
Resident Life
Overview
The General Psychiatry Program provides rigorous instruction and diverse clinical experiences in a challenging but supportive environment. Faculty members are accessible and invested in helping trainees to meet their individual needs and career goals, and given the relatively large size of the program, residents are able to be matched with faculty who share similar interests.
On Call Schedule
Residents learn to be the primary medical doctors in the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) during their second year and take overnight call throughout their second year, except while on consultation and liaison (C/L) rotation.
# of Years of Program
4 years
Housing
No specific information about housing options or support for residents was found in the provided text.
Alumni
The alumni of the General Psychiatry Program typically pursue careers in various psychiatry subspecialties, engage in academic positions, and seek fellowship opportunities. The program’s alumni have been known to work in renowned institutions across diverse geographic regions, although specifics on fellowships and institutions are not provided in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The General Psychiatry Program provides rigorous instruction and diverse clinical experiences in a supportive environment, along with a flexible process for residents to be matched with faculty who share similar interests.
PGY-1 Salary
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