Psychiatry

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General Program Information
Academic year 2024
Number of accredited programs 346
Length of accredited training 4
Minimum number of prior years required 0
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion yes
Average number of PY1 interviews 79.5
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview 9%
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview 80%
Residents
Total number of active residents/fellows 8,225
Average number of residents/fellows 26.7
Average percent female 54%
Average percent international medical graduates 18%
Average percent DOs 20%
Faculty
Average number of full-time physician faculty 32.1
Average number of part-time physician faculty 5.7
Average percent female full-time physician faculty 47%
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow 0.9
Resident Work Hours (PY1)
Average hours on duty per week 54
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty 18
Average days off duty per week 1.5
Work Environment And Compensation (PY1)
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics 14%
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings 12%
Average resident/fellow compensation $65,799.86
Average number of days of vacation 19

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Graduates' Career Plans

In 2024, 1,406 residents or fellows completed training in Psychiatry. Program directors knew of the plans of 1173 (83.4%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Completing training 1,406
With known plans 1173 (83.4%)
Pursuing more training 357 (30.4%)
Practicing in the US 465 (39.6%)
Group practice 148 (31.8%)
In same specialty 465 (100%)
In same state as program 195 (41.9%)
In NHSC or similar underserved area 22 (4.7%)
Academician 320 (27.3%)
Full-time 299 (93.4%)
Military 21 (1.8%)
Non-clinical research 4 (0.3%)
Non-medical career/left country 3 (0.3%)
Unemployed 3 (0.3%)