SMA Healthcare Program
About This Program
Our psychiatry residency, accredited in April 2025, was established to address the growing need for mental health care in Central Florida. Residents gain broad, hands-on experience across diverse clinical settings and patient populations, reflecting the regions unique demographics. Training emphasizes longitudinal care, from initial evaluation through diagnosis, crisis intervention, stabilization, and recovery. Our multi-site structure enhances exposure to varied practice environments. We are de
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Tarek Aly, MD
SMA Healthcare
Primary Program Contact
Bailey Rerko, MD
SMA Healthcare
Locations
1431 Sw 1st Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Minimum of 3 letters, 2 within specialty
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10-25 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.