Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry Residency Program at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) began in July 2008 and is accredited by the ACGME. It aims to train residents in various psychiatry specialties while providing exposure to a diverse patient population in a high-demand area. The program supports about 20,000 psychiatric emergency visits yearly and utilizes several training sites in collaboration with the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health. The residency does not sponsor visas and requires applicants to have graduated from medical school in the previous three years. The program emphasizes a comprehensive, community-based approach to psychiatric illnesses, preparing residents fully for their future careers in psychiatry.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not currently provide visa sponsorship, indicating a lack of support for International Medical Graduates (IMG). Applicants must have a valid ECFMG certificate if applicable, indicating some level of consideration for IMGs, but the absence of visa sponsorship could limit opportunities for international applicants.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6 positions each year
Program Website
Address
400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton, CA 92324
Program Director
Kedarnath Challakere, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
ARMC Psychiatry Residency Program has 6 positions per year, but the exact count of current residents was not specified.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency curriculum involves training in various specialties of psychiatry, including child & adolescent psychiatry, adult inpatient and outpatient care, consultation/liaison services, outpatient and residential substance abuse care, geriatrics, and additional techniques like ECT, TMS/Neuromodulation, and IV Ketamine.
Application
Application process includes applying through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) and submitting: Application, Personal Statement, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Medical School Transcript, Dean’s Letter, 3 Letters of Recommendation (with at least 1 from Psychiatry), Photo, USMLE (Step 1 required, Step 2 strongly encouraged) and/or COMLEX (Part 1 required, Part 2 strongly encouraged). Must have a valid ECFMG if applicable, must have graduated medical school within the last three years, and visa sponsorship is not available. Virtual interviews will be held from October through January.
# of Locations
Residents will work across Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and six other training sites, providing a broad spectrum of training.
Fellowship
The summary did not provide detailed information regarding fellowships or post-residency career paths. As such, the fellowship opportunities available to residents or those pursued by recent graduates remain unspecified.
Resident Life
Overview
The Psychiatry Residency Program at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center offers a unique training experience by providing access to a busy psychiatric emergency room, diverse patient population, and a comprehensive training curriculum across multiple specialties, including partnerships with the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health and six other training sites.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program is a four-year program (PGY-1 through PGY-4).
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