Richmond University Medical Center Program

The Psychiatry residency program at Richmond University Medical Center offers a comprehensive training experience for medical students. The program has been accredited since 1970 and focuses on recruiting academically strong and well-rounded trainees. Residents have the opportunity to train in various specialties within psychiatry by working with a diverse faculty and an array of patients, including children in crisis and chronically ill adults.

The curriculum includes rotations in inpatient psychiatry, medicine, neurology, and a range of other specialties. Residents have access to state-of-the-art programs in acute services, psychopharmacology, and diverse psychotherapy programs for various populations. The program emphasizes community service, with faculty and residents actively involved in providing clinical care to underserved populations.

Requirements for applying to the program include passing USMLE Step exams, holding a valid ECFMG certificate, graduating from an accredited medical school within the last 10 years, and being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicants are required to submit a universal application along with supporting documents, including letters of reference, a CV, transcripts, and proof of citizenship or immigrant status.

The residency program does not sponsor any type of visas and applicants are expected to pass Step III by a specified timeline to be promoted to the PGY3 level. The program's training facilities are based at the Richmond University campus, which includes inpatient psychiatry units, a child/adolescent unit, and outpatient clinics. The program also collaborates with other hospitals and facilities to provide a comprehensive training experience.

For more information and to apply, interested candidates can visit the program's website or contact the Psychiatry Residency Coordinator, Elizabeth Sansaricq.