Psychiatry Residency

Good Samaritan University Hospital offers our residents a competitive salary and benefits package. Some residency programs offer additional perks to help you as you learn.

Total Annual Salaries

July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

• PGY 1 $77,500
• PGY 2 $79,500
• PGY 3 $82,500
• PGY 4 $87,500
• PGY 5 $89,500
• PGY 6 $91,500

*Includes $1,000 for required rotational travel expenses

Benefits

CME annual:

• PGY 1 $1,000
• PGY 2 $1,500
• PGY 3: $2,500
• PGY 4: $2,500
• PGY 5: $2,500
• PGY 6: $2,500

Stipends: Including in Salary

Housing stipend: $3,500

Meals: annual meal stipend $3,000. No free meals provided.

Cell phone stipend: $500

Uniform Stipend: $500

Education stipend:

• PGY 1: $1,000
• PGY 2: $1,500
• PGY 3: $1,500
• PGY 4: $2,000
• PGY 5: $2,000
• PGY 6:$ 2,000

Chief resident stipend (will identify senior chief for programs once selected) additional stipend $3,000.

PGY 1 Block Schedule

PGY 2 Block Schedule

PGY 3 Block Schedule

PGY 4 Block Schedule

• Dedicated Protected Conference Time
• Intern Orientation – We ease you in to working at our health system and our department with important preliminary topics
• Board Review Sessions
• Attendance at regional and national conference
• Case Based Learning
• Grand rounds – Groundbreaking and thought-provoking discussions with experts from other departments/residencies
• PI/ QI
• Journal club – Quarterly review of practice-defining literature
• Annual “Mock” CSV/CSE exams based on curriculum
• PRITE
• Structured reading program
• Wellness retreats
• Elective time – Residents complete dedicated electives based on their area of interest. They may choose from the “classic” electives, but are offered the opportunity to submit a proposal for a “custom” elective to meet their needs.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital offers a limited number of third and fourth year Psychiatry clerkship rotations each year.

The Psychiatry program provides students with extensive exposure to a broad spectrum of pathology on our inpatient psychiatric units, ER and medical floors. Students will focus on the practical application of their knowledge for all chief complaints in the inpatient unit and will learn the stabilization of acutely ill patients.

While completing the rotation, students are treated as if they are part of the residency program and will participate in departmental activities such as resident conference, journal clubs, and social events. There are also medical student focused didactics, student case presentations.

Students interested in rotating, or for any questions, please reach out to Olga Cornea at Olga.Cornea@chsli.org or 631-862-3748.

Our program values inclusion regarding race/ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and background as it fosters a better understanding of the unique human experience in and out of the healthcare setting. We are committed to training culturally sensitive physicians reflective of the diverse population we serve. We strive to graduate residents who demonstrate the importance of inclusion by providing equitable care for all patients. At St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, individual differences are welcomed, valued, and supported. We understand that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of true belonging. We know that we provide better care when our unique backgrounds overlap with the unique backgrounds of our patients. We want you to know that no matter your own demographics, you are welcome here.

Applications to the St. Catherine of Siena Hospital (Good Samaritan University Hospital/St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Program) will be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

ACGME Accredited Program #: 4003500005

NRMP Program Code: 2007400C0

What do you consider a “complete” application?

A complete application consists of your ERAS application, transcript, two letters of recommendation, and Dean’s letter.  We will consider you for interview without USMLE / COMLEX step 2, but you must have taken and passed Step 2 prior to the ERAS closing date to be considered on our match list.

Do you consider foreign graduates?  Which visa(s) is supported by your institution?

Yes, we consider foreign graduates. Our institution will support a J-1 visa.

When is your first class going to start?

• Our first class will start July 1, 2025.

How many residents will you be accepting for the inaugural class?

• We will take 6 residents per year.

Why should I / would I train at a smaller program?

• You will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with Attending Physicians and become integrated into our community. We are able to focus on your needs as you grow as a physician. Here you are not a number, but a member of the team each and every day. Furthermore, you will learn amazing on-the-job problem solving.  We have the appropriate consultants available to us, but you will be directing their medical decision making. Our smaller class allows for residents to learn faster and perform better as a result of more individual attention, increased participation, and better communication between the faculty, mentors, and residents.

How does graduated responsibility work in your program?

• This is an ongoing process and each resident grows at their own rate. Residents will perform psychiatric evaluations, consults and management of their patients throughout their training. You will be doing the procedures needed and caring for each patient you sign up for throughout residency during your medical and neurology rotations. You will be given the opportunity to see a wide range of psychiatric diagnosis and will be involved in the patient’s treatment and wellbeing from day-1.  During your residency you will work side by side with attending’s. As the residency program grows, residents will work with senior residents and will be paired up with senior residents during their inpatient rotations.  Throughout training focus will be placed on residents capability to practice autonomously and independently. Ultimately, you will be practicing under supervision and guidance when starting, and nearly independently by the end of residency.

Does the ED control its own department?

• The department of Emergency Medicine is a significant department within the hospital and serves as the face of SCS. Residents will be seeing psychiatric consults in the ER for psychiatric assessment and treatment. They will learn how to manage various psychiatric disorders that present to the ER, make a decision for admission to the psychiatric unit verses discharge with outpatient follow up. They will learn how to assess for suicide risk and aggression.

How are the relationships with other services?

• As a part of a community hospital, the relationships among departments are very collegial as we work together to provide for the needs of our patients. Residents will work closely with other departments especially during their C&L rotations where they will collaborate with the primary team on medicine or surgery.

What is the relationship between attendings and residents?

• You are team-mates with your attendings. We view you as a “Psychiatrist in training”. As such, we allow you to grow and develop as an individual based upon your own special interests. We understand that you are learning and we understand that it is our job to foster your growth. Our attendings are dedicated to the program and to your advancement through the post graduate years of training.

Do you have students rotating in your department?

• Yes, we have a robust student rotation. Residents will have the opportunity to work with and teach medical students. We would love to have you rotate here. If interested in rotating, please visit the medical student rotation section.

What is the workload like?

• During your Psychiatry training you will work 10 hours shifts Monday through Friday and weekends will be 8 hour shifts every alternate Saturday and Sunday with one weekend off a month. This will change as you go from PGY 1, PGY 2, PGY 3, PGY 4 respectively. There is no additional overnight calls or weekend calls at this time.

Will I be able to go to national conferences?

• Yes, and we will encourage our trainees to attend these conferences which are supported by CME stipends provided to all of our residents.

What criteria will you be looking for when selecting someone for an interview?

• We want humble, empathetic, intelligent, hard-working people who strive to do the best for their patients while being committed to learning along the way.

How does your program plan to support residents in their professional development? (e.g. mentorship, assistance with job placement after training, etc.)

• You will have individual supervision throughout your training, didactics/conferences focusing on professional development and process group 1 x week to focus on life after residency. In addition, the PD will have an open door policy for any concerns or needs that you may have as you progress through the residency. With regard to job placement, we have connections throughout the country within departments of all types and fellowships of all kinds.

Given that St. Catherine of Siena Hospital has been working efficiently without residents in the past, how will things change as residents arrive?

• Things will not change dramatically at all. Attending Physicians will now have more time to go over the cases with you and supervise you.

When is your program application deadline?

• We do not have a specific deadline, but to be considered, have your application complete and submitted by the New Year.

Will residents have input into the program?

• This is a new program and we will take feedback and integrate it into the program. Additionally, residents will have the opportunity to contribute to the decision making of the Program Evaluation Committee.

Dear Future Resident,

Welcome to our Psychiatry Residency Program at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital! I am honored to be the founding director of this program and to invite you to join our vibrant and diverse learning community. As a psychiatrist, I love what I do. I have the opportunity to help people in ways that other medical specialties cannot. I understand the connection between the mind and the body, and how they affect each other. I also recognize the growing demand and importance of psychiatry in our society. Mental health disorders are rising globally and affecting people from all walks of life. We need more psychiatrists to meet this challenge and to provide holistic and compassionate care to our patients. I am glad that you have chosen psychiatry for your residency, because you will make a difference in many lives. You will help patients restore their functioning and dignity, address their social and environmental needs, and empower them to overcome their obstacles. You will also be a voice and an ally for mental health, and help to reduce the stigma and suffering associated with it. Psychiatry is more than a profession, it is a passion. And if you are reading this, you probably share that passion. What a privilege and joy!

Our program offers a comprehensive and balanced training in all aspects of psychiatry, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, psychotherapy, and cultural competence. Our faculty are experts in their fields and committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of psychiatrists. Our residents have exposure to a wide range of clinical settings and populations, from urban to rural, from acute to chronic, from children to geriatrics. Our curriculum is flexible and individualized, allowing residents to pursue their interests and career goals.

We are a program that cares about our residents’ wellbeing and growth. Here at St. Catherine’s, our Wellness Program supports the well-being of our residents by offering wellness days, an annual retreat, and fun social events sponsored by the GME office. Residents have a say in our educational committees and give us regular feedback on how to improve our program.

We aim to train psychiatrists who excel in treating the whole person, the brain, the mind, and the social environment; who collaborate effectively with teams and systems of care; who honor and empathize with each patient; who advance the field of psychiatry through research, education, and advocacy; and who feel supported and valued by our training community and reciprocate that support. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and wellness, and we create a supportive and collegial environment where residents can flourish personally and professionally.

We are a hospital with all the resources and talent needed to take excellent care of our patients and to support your education. Here, you will encounter all of the pathology that you will face in your future practice. With our faculty, you will learn from every patient you encounter. We want to recruit residents who are dedicated to serving others. As a graduating medical student, it is important to find a program that has a supportive environment and the right mindset to help you succeed and become the best possible physician.

At St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, we thrive as a community hospital, and we are supported by the Good Samaritan University Hospital Department of Graduate Medical Education. In this residency, you will thrive in a high-quality academic health care setting, with a friendly and supportive hospital staff.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our program. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passion for psychiatry with you.

Sincerely,

Dr. Shiby Abraham
Program Director
Psychiatry Residency Program
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital