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Akron General Medical Center Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#280
Specialty Rank
$67,322
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %
#280
Psychiatry Ranking
12th Percentile
Top 88% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003800284
NRMP Code:
1542400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
58

Contact Information

Shivnaveen Bains
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
68
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
Non-Physician Staff:
4
0
Female Faculty:
40%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Cleveland Clinic Akron General Psychiatry Residency Program provides an outstanding on-the-job training experience in a rural hospital setting, superb mentorship and individualized education plans that lay the foundation for the rest of your career. We offer our residents a rewarding training life to enhance the potential of becoming a skilled psychiatrist. We are an evolving program with interventional psychiatry, strong faculty, diverse clinical training, and great work-life balance.

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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$67,322
PGY-1
$69,591
PGY-2
$71,838
PGY-3
$74,649
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Akron, OH
Metropolitan Area
Akron, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
82(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$218K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$79K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
17.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
27 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.62
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
72°F
Winter
32°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
52%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.82
Restaurant Meal
8.5
Gas (per gallon)
$2.98
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$67,322
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$82,100
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003800284
NRMP Code:
1542400C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
58
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Shivnaveen Bains
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/21/2026 - 1/13/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
1542400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Primary Teaching Site:
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Contact Person:
Lynn Mains
Contact Email:
mainsl@ccf.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
14.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
42.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

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