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Darnall Army Medical Center Program

PsychiatryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fort Hood, TX(Hood, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#179
Specialty Rank
$64,296
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#179
Psychiatry Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4004800305
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
18

Contact Information

Christian C Schrader
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
Non-Physician Staff:
4
0
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

A U.S. Army affiliated residency program for active duty military applicants, with joint support by the U.S. Air Force. Are you interested in becoming a uniformed medical officer and serving your country? Talk to your local U.S. Army recruiter and find out more.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal mentoring program
  • Formal program to develop teaching skills
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,296
PGY-1
$64,296
PGY-2
$71,112
PGY-3
$71,112
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Fort Hood, TX
Metropolitan Area
Hood, TX Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
106(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$354K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$37K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
28.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
334K
Median Age
41 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.48
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
96°F
Winter
71°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
66%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.82
Restaurant Meal
10.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.06
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,296
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$60,657
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4004800305
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
18
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christian C Schrader
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July, August, January, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Darnall Army Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Darnall Army Medical Center
Contact Person:
Sonia Rabara

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
42.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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