Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program
PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Danbury, CT(Danbury, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#288
Specialty Rank
$68,772
PGY1 Salary
87.5%
IMG %
#288
Psychiatry Ranking
9th Percentile
Top 91% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000800002
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 9
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are the only FQHC Based Psychiatry Residency Program in the state of Connecticut. We offer a strong community experience as well as an integrated Behavioral Health approach.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$68,772
PGY-1
$71,932
PGY-2
$74,702
PGY-3
$73,500
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 78(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $298K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $76K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 346K
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.53
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
11.88
Gas (per gallon)
$3.66
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000800002
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Diana Paez
- Email:
- paezd@cifc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/13/2026 - 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:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2428400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Connecticut Institute for Communities Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Connecticut Institute for Communities Health
- Contact Person:
- Chrystelle Albert
- Contact Email:
- albertc@cifc.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 87.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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