Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Medical College of Wisconsin offers a Psychiatry Residency program with three locations: Milwaukee, Northeastern Wisconsin, and Central Wisconsin. Known for strong psychodynamic training and a solid biological foundation, the program emphasizes evidence-based practices and expert multidisciplinary training, preparing compassionate psychiatrists committed to ethical mental health care.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness, but one can check for indicators like acceptance of ECFMG certification, visa sponsorship, or the presence of IMG residents to gauge acceptance rates.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program hosts three psychiatry residencies - Milwaukee, Northeastern Wisconsin, and Central Wisconsin.
Program Website
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10000 W. Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the Psychiatry Residency program has a combined total of 30 residents. The program emphasizes a supportive environment that fosters both personal and professional growth among trainees.
PGY-1 MD
24
PGY-1 DO
6
PGY-1 IMG
12
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our residency programs are committed to preparing capable and compassionate psychiatrists who possess the suite of knowledge, skills, and personal strengths needed in providing effective and ethical care for persons with mental illness. Our approach is one that is informed by the multi-theoretical foundation of psychiatry, grounded in evidence based approaches from varied forms of inquiry ranging from basic neuroscience to social science, and guided by the insights of wise and dedicated multidisciplinary clinicians over generations.
Application
The application process involves submitting an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and requirements include a completed application form, personal statement, letters of recommendation, medical school transcript, and a USMLE or COMLEX transcript. Interview dates are typically conducted from November to January, but specific dates may vary by year. Applicants are encouraged to check the residency program's website for the most current information on deadlines and requirements.
# of Locations
3
Fellowship
The program prepares residents through diverse training experiences and offers fellowships in various specialties including one that combines Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. The specific post-residency fellowship opportunities were not detailed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
We host three extraordinary psychiatry residencies – Milwaukee, Northeastern Wisconsin, Central Wisconsin – which are based upon a tradition of strong psychodynamic theory training and establishing an excellent biological foundation.
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# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
Alumni of the Psychiatry Residency Programs at the Medical College of Wisconsin have pursued a variety of career paths. Many graduates enter into fellowships in subspecialties such as child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, or addiction psychiatry. Others have taken positions in academic settings or in private practice. Locations for these positions vary widely across the United States.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The residency programs prepare capable and compassionate psychiatrists with knowledge, skills, and personal strengths for effective care.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allocated four weeks of vacation per year. Unused vacation days cannot be carried over to the next year. Requests for time off must be submitted in accordance with the program's policies and should be communicated well in advance to ensure coverage during the resident's absence.