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Community Memorial Health System Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Ventura, CA(Ventura, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#189
Specialty Rank
$68,640
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#189
Psychiatry Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500323
NRMP Code:
2018400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
42

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
0
Part-Time Physicians:
12
Female Faculty:
37.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to offer an ACGME-accredited, community-focused psychiatry residency program with an emphasis on consultation/liaison psychiatry. Due to our small size, we offer the advantage of rigorous clinical training, close supervision, and mentorship from diverse and experienced faculty in research and career planning.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • 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

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,640
PGY-1
$72,072
PGY-2
$75,676
PGY-3
$79,459
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Ventura, CA
Metropolitan Area
Ventura, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
130(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$837K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.8K/mo
Median Household Income
$70K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
48.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
35 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.16
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
26"
Humidity
60%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.54
Restaurant Meal
18.18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.85
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,640
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$52,800
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500323
NRMP Code:
2018400C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
42
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Joseph Vlaskovits
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
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:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2018400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ventura County Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Ventura County Medical Center
Contact Person:
Makayla Endo
Contact Email:
mendo@cmhshealth.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
Paid Leave Days:
20
Unpaid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
25.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
54th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
37.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

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