AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Program

This program at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center offers a Psychiatry Residency that received full ACGME accreditation. The program places a strong emphasis on training residents to become board-certified Psychiatrists. They offer extensive experience in community psychiatry with an additional residency position dedicated to addressing the shortage of Psychiatrists in New Jersey. Residents work in a Federally Qualified Health Center within the public behavioral health system, serving individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring conditions.

Residents have access to state-of-the-art psychiatric facilities, including inpatient units and outpatient clinics. Supervision by faculty is one-to-one, ensuring collaborative care and fully integrated disciplinary teams. With a focus on weekly protected didactic time, the program also offers a crisis response center, child to adult partial programs, and unique care models such as Urgent Care Psychiatry Services.

For the application process, they consider candidates from U.S. Allopathic, Osteopathic Medical Schools, and International Medical Schools with specific requirements—graduation date within three years of medical school, and three months of U.S. clinical experience for International Medical Graduates. Application components include the ERAS Application, Personal Statement, Letters of Recommendation, MSPE, Official Transcript, USMLE/COMLEX Scores (Part 1 and 2), Photo, and ECFMG certification if applicable.

The program supports J-1 visas and conducts virtual interviews. Notably, they provide a nurturing environment, exceptional graduate medical education training, and various wellness initiatives. The curriculum covers a range of treatment modalities and clinical experiences. Residents engage in didactics, participate in journal reviews, have access to various psychiatric services, and interact with interdisciplinary teams.

Residents enjoy benefits such as daily meal allowances, free parking, health benefits, and discounted access to the Life Center. Salaries are competitive across the residency years. The FAQ section provides detailed information on the application process, scores required, visa acceptance, and interview dates. Alumni of the program will soon have their dedicated space in the Alumni Corner.

Overall, the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Psychiatry Residency Program offers a comprehensive training experience focused on community psychiatry and clinical excellence.