Meharry Medical College Program
Psychiatry - Nashville, TN | ACGME Code: 4004721207 | NRMP Code: 1028400C0
This 4-year General Psychiatry Residency Program at Meharry Medical College is structured to equip resident physicians for contemporary psychiatric practice. Accredited by the Residency Review Committee of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education, the program emphasizes rich clinical experiences across different care settings. The educational approach integrates clinical work, supervision, didactic seminars, and case conferences to train residents as primary clinicians, consultants, leaders, and therapists.
The program focuses on enabling residents to identify psychiatric disorders across all age groups, understand key influencing factors, uphold ethical standards, and collaborate effectively in various healthcare settings. Post-graduate training is seen as a pivotal phase in the psychiatrist's journey towards specialization, fostering lifelong learning and professional development. Graduates are well-prepared to apply traditional and modern psychiatry techniques.
If you are an International Medical Graduate (IMG), the program does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants are required to hold valid ECFMG certification and demonstrate U.S. clinical experience in psychiatry, along with specific USMLE Step 3 requirements. Application materials may include ERAS application, Personal Statement, CV, photograph, letters of reference, Dean's Letter, Medical School Transcript, and USMLE scores.
The website does not specify visa support or the program's competitiveness. The residency program at Meharry Medical College seems dedicated to providing a comprehensive training experience to psychiatric residents across various clinical settings and disciplines.
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PGY1 Positions 2 ( 2, 4, 6, 4 )
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Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee
Living in Nashville, TN
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- Pros: Rich music and cultural scene, diverse population, moderate cost of living compared to other big cities.
- Cons: Some areas have higher crime rates, housing costs are rising, traffic can be congested during peak times.
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