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Akron General Medical Center Program

Akron, Ohio

Psychiatry

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Psychiatry Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General offers an enriching training experience in a supportive and academic environment. With a blend of clinical and didactic education, residents are equipped to become skilled psychiatrists. The program emphasizes mentorship, research involvement, and hands-on training in diverse clinical settings. Furthermore, it promotes a work-life balance, ensuring that residents receive comprehensive training while enjoying personal well-being.

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Program Details

Specialty

Psychiatry

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Psychiatry Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General accepts international medical graduates (IMGs). They offer both J-1 and H-1B visas for international applicants, and they require ECFMG certification as part of the application process.

Categorical Positions

4

Categorical Positions (detail)

We offer 4 PGY1 positions each academic year.

Program Website

Address

9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195

Program Director

Silpa Balachandran, MD

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Current Residents

Overview

The current PGY-1 cohort consists of 4 MD residents and 1 IMG among them, reflecting a blend of backgrounds in the residency program. The program fosters a collaborative environment with access to experienced faculty and comprehensive training in psychiatric care.

PGY-1 MD

4

PGY-1 DO

0

PGY-1 IMG

1

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The didactic curriculum is continuously revised to provide the latest in neuropsychiatry, psychotherapeutic interventions and socio-cultural topics in psychiatry.

Application

Applications accepted through ERAS only. Deadline is December 1st of the year prior to the start. Interviews on Wednesdays, November through January of the year prior to start. Application requirements include CV, transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and ECFMG certification (if applicable). For international applicants, J-1 and H-1b visas are offered, with specific conditions for USMLE.

# of Locations

6

Fellowship

The residency program provides opportunities for participation in research and scholarly activities, with the expectation that residents will present findings at national meetings. Specific fellowship opportunities are not detailed in the provided text, indicating a need for further inquiry into post-residency fellowship pathways.

Resident Life

Overview

Cleveland Clinic Akron General serves as the southern regional hospital for the Cleveland Clinic and our program is affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University (CCLCM) and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).

On Call Schedule

PGY-1 Night Float from 7p.m.-7a.m. Sunday through Thursday night (2 weeks at a time, 6 months out of the year). PGY-2 Night Float from 7p.m.-7a.m. Sunday through Thursday night (2 weeks at a time, 2 months out of the year).

# of Years of Program

4

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Excellent work-life balance during residency training, comprehensive clinical care, and the opportunity to teach medical students.

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