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Eastern Connecticut Health Network Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Manchester, CT(Manchester, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#289
Specialty Rank
$72,610
PGY1 Salary
87.5%
IMG %
#289
Psychiatry Ranking
9th Percentile
Top 91% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000800003
NRMP Code:
2186400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
44

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
Non-Physician Staff:
6
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
55.6%
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Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Community program that is strongly invested in biological and psychotherapeutic aspects of treatment. We appreciate diversity in our processes and recruitments.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$72,610
PGY-1
$75,525
PGY-2
$78,970
PGY-3
$81,885
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Manchester, CT
Metropolitan Area
Manchester, CT Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
3,611,317

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
67(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$267K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
18.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
3,611,317
Median Age
47 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.4
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
72%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$72,610
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$108,373
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000800003
NRMP Code:
2186400C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
44
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sadiq Naveed
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/20/2025 - 2/14/2026
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:
June
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2186400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
Primary Teaching Site:
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
Contact Person:
Pamela Dombek
Contact Email:
pdombek@echn.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:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J1
IMG Percentage
87.5%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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