General Psychiatry Residency Program
Duration: 4 Year(s)
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Course TypeResidency Program
Course Specialty
Psychiatry
Overview
The General Psychiatry Residency Program at Tower Health – Phoenixville Hospital is an ACGME-accredited four-year graduate medical education pathway that prepares physicians for independent practice and board certification in psychiatry. The program offers a well-rounded clinical experience encompassing inpatient psychiatry, outpatient care, consultation-liaison services, child/adolescent exposure, geriatric psychiatry, community mental health, and substance use disorder treatment. Residents train in both psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches, with substantial emphasis on psychotherapy, cultural competence, and a biopsychosocial model of care. Educational support includes structured didactics, supervised clinical rotations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for participation in scholarly activity. The program’s mission is to educate a diverse cohort of residents capable of providing high-quality psychiatric care tailored to the needs of diverse patient populations, including marginalized communities. Residents benefit from leadership and mentorship by experienced faculty with strong ties to Drexel University College of Medicine, access a broad range of clinical settings, and are supported in their professional development and wellness throughout training.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Residents receive a salary/stipend based on postgraduate year (PGY1–PGY4) as per Tower Health Graduate Medical Education compensation scales.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Passing scores on USMLE/COMLEX Step I and Step II exams
- ECFMG certificate (for international medical graduates)
- Valid medical training license eligibility in Pennsylvania
- Participation in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
- Participation in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Minimum of three letters of recommendation submitted with the application.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Application Materials: Updated CV, personal statement, medical school transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX scores, letters of recommendation (minimum three).
- Apply via ERAS: Submit a complete application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
- Supplemental ERAS (Optional): Complete the optional supplemental ERAS application to provide additional personal and geographic preference details.
- Interviews: Program reviews applications and invites selected applicants for interviews (typically October–January).
- Rank Order List: Applicants submit their rank order lists to the NRMP before Match Day.
- Match Results: Match Day results are released; successful applicants accept their residency positions.
- Onboarding & Orientation: Complete licensure, credentialing, and attend orientation before the July 1 program start.
