National Capital Consortium Program
Psychiatry - Bethesda, MD | ACGME Code: 4001021287
The National Capital Consortium Program in Bethesda, MD, offers a Psychiatry Residency Program focused on developing diverse medical students into military officers and physician-scholars specializing in psychiatry. The program aims to prepare residents to serve in military, veteran, and community healthcare settings, promoting medical readiness and healing.
Applicants will have the opportunity to experience day-to-day life at Walter Reed Psychiatry, participate in patient care to develop military psychiatry skills, build relationships with peers and faculty, and enjoy their time during the residency. The program prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process and residency experience.
Rotations include exposure to a wide range of patient populations, such as wounded warriors, service members, veterans, and civilians across various settings. The program emphasizes clinical care, leadership, military unique curriculum, scholarship, and education to train well-rounded psychiatrists.
Furthermore, the program offers combined residency training opportunities, including a child psychiatry fellowship and a combined internal medicine/psychiatry program. Graduates have opportunities to excel as military psychiatrists and contribute to national and world leadership in the field.
The program structure includes a mix of first to fourth-year psychiatry residents and aligns with ACGME general psychiatry requirements for comprehensive training. Rotations take place at various institutions like Walter Reed, Fort Belvoir CH, and Children's National Medical Center, each offering unique clinical exposure.
For incoming residents, the website provides detailed information about the operational psychiatry rotation, onboarding processes, expectations, and specific readings for both Navy/USMC and Army trainees during the rotation.
Please note that the program welcomes applicants from the Army and Navy following annual instructions published on the respective service's GME websites. For more details or to reach out to the program, applicants can contact the recruitment chairs via email at [email protected].
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PGY1 Positions 12 ( 12, 12, 13, 12 )
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Bethesda CDP, Maryland
Living in Bethesda, MD
- Safety: Bethesda is considered a safe area with a lower crime rate compared to other parts of Maryland.
- Fun Activities: Bethesda offers a vibrant arts and culture scene with theaters, art galleries, and fine dining restaurants. It also has beautiful parks and outdoor spaces for recreational activities.
- Climate: Bethesda experiences four distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters. Spring and fall are mild and pleasant.
- Population: Bethesda is a diverse community with a mix of residents from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Education: Bethesda is known for its excellent public and private schools, making it a family-friendly area.
- Cost of Living: The cost of living in Bethesda is higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
- Nearby Cities: Washington, D.C. is approximately 30 minutes away by car, offering a wide range of cultural attractions, museums, and entertainment options.
Pros: Safe environment, diverse community, excellent schools, proximity to Washington, D.C.
Cons: High cost of living, especially housing prices.
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