Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Program
About This Program
The Program is an example of a successful public-private partnership between the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Columbia University, utilizing the strengths of both. We offer one of the most diverse clinical training experiences in the country. The program includes comprehensive, up-to-date didactics taught by faculty from Creedmoor and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. There is protected time (entire Wednesday mornings and some time on Fridays) for didactic.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrew C Chen, MD
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Primary Program Contact
John Genovese, MD
Creedmoor Psychiatric Ctr
Locations
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Department of Medical Education
7925 Winchester Blvd
Queens Village, NY 11427-2128
82-68 164th St
Jamaica, NY 11432
327 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032
243-02 Northern Blvd
Douglaston, NY 11362
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
80-45 Winchester Blvd
Queens Village, NY 11427
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
- 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 5 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.