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Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Queens Village, NY(Queens Village, New York Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#108
Specialty Rank
$65,414
PGY1 Salary
81.2%
IMG %
#108
Psychiatry Ranking
66th Percentile
Top 34% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003512139
NRMP Code:
2599400C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
52

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
13
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
29
Non-Physician Staff:
10
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
53.6%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Program is an example of a successful public-private partnership between the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Columbia University, utilizing the strengths of both. We offer one of the most diverse clinical training experiences in the country. The program includes comprehensive, up-to-date didactics taught by faculty from Creedmoor and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. There is protected time (entire Wednesday mornings and some time on Fridays) for didactic.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • 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)
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,414
PGY-1
$76,762
PGY-2
$84,886
PGY-3
$93,020
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not 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
Queens Village, NY
Metropolitan Area
Queens Village, New York Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
103(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$803K
Median Monthly Rent
$3.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
54.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
33 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.28
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
58%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
17.12
Gas (per gallon)
$4.49
Gym Membership
48

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,414
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$63,509
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003512139
NRMP Code:
2599400C0
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
52
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Anca Simona Amighi
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
10/30/2026 - 1/15/2027
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2599400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Creedmoor Addiction Treatment Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Creedmoor Addiction Treatment Center
Contact Person:
John Genovese

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:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
81.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
93rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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