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
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
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
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
- Email:
- seh.psychres@dc.gov
- 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-1:7PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-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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