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Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Washington, DC(Washington, District Of Columbia Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
$66,976
PGY1 Salary
51.6%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001021239
NRMP Code:
1804400C0
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
110

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
48
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
13
Sick Days:
13
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
35.7%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Behavioral Health at Saint Elizabeths Hospital. This is a four-year ACGME-accredited program based in Washington DC at St Elizabeths Hospital, one of the nation's historic psychiatric facilities, and offers an extensive array of psychiatric experiences along with a comprehensive didactic curriculum designed to prioritize your educational experience.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,976
PGY-1
$72,585
PGY-2
$75,563
PGY-3
$80,480
PGY-4
$86,947
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Washington, DC
Metropolitan Area
Washington, District Of Columbia Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
65(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$339K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
25 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.24
Poverty Rate
25.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
50%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,976
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$103,040
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001021239
NRMP Code:
1804400C0
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
110
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Farooq Mohyuddin
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/15/2026 - 1/20/2027
Interview Period:
9/16/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1804400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
St Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health
Primary Teaching Site:
St Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health
Contact Person:
Reetika Morgan
Contact Email:
seh.psychres@dc.gov

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:9

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
40
Unpaid Leave Days:
40

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
51.6%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
34th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
3.2%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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