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Cape Fear Valley Health Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fayetteville, NC(Fayetteville, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#285
Specialty Rank
$60,851
PGY1 Salary
9.7%
IMG %
#285
Psychiatry Ranking
10th Percentile
Top 90% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003600174
NRMP Code:
2128400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
99

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

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

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
Non-Physician Staff:
11
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
58.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program is a somewhat hidden gem. We provide outstanding patient care experiences in a supportive, family friendly program. We have many strengths. Our patient populat is extremely diverse and our residents are exposed to the full range of psychopathology across services lines from ages 2 to 102. We have solid training in inpatient adult psychiatry, adolescent inpatient psychiatry, consult/liaison, outpatient, psychotherapy, crisis, gero, and community psychiatry. Check us out!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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

Not available

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Salary Progression

$60,851
PGY-1
$62,951
PGY-2
$65,293
PGY-3
$68,455
PGY-4
$71,760
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
Fayetteville, NC
Metropolitan Area
Fayetteville, NC Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,470,214

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
87(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$330K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$64K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
27.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,470,214
Median Age
47 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.7000000000000001
Poverty Rate
27.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
72%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.91
Restaurant Meal
11.99
Gas (per gallon)
$4.03
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,851
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,944
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003600174
NRMP Code:
2128400C0YOG
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
99
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Scott M Klenzak
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 1/29/2027
Interview Period:
10/14/2026 - 2/17/2027
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:
210
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:
June, Negotiable
June Start Date:
June 17

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2128400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Contact Person:
Arielle King

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J1
IMG Percentage
9.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
10th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
61.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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