Broward Health Program
About This Program
The Psychiatry Residency Program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares our residents to meet the demands of contemporary psychiatric practice. Our program has an emphasis on treatment in a community psychiatry setting and in serving patients with chronic, severe mental illness. Through the empathic treatment of mental health issues in our community, we aim to improve the overall health, wellness and social support of our patient population.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sandeep Mendiratta, MD
Broward Health Imperial Point
Primary Program Contact
Michael Watrous, MD
Broward Health Imperial Point
Locations
Broward Health Imperial Point
Psychiatry Pgm
6401 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
1400 E Oakland Park Blvd
Oakland Park, FL 33334
1700 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
6401 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 9, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 9, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.