Eastern Maine Medical Center Program
PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Bangor, ME(Bangor, ME Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#290
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#290
Psychiatry Ranking
9th Percentile
Top 91% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4002200003
- NRMP Code:
- 2520400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 91
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 52
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We emphasize resident wellness to optimize their learning experiences. Residents participate in all aspects of mental health services delivered by Northern Light Health which includes a variety of general and specialized outpatient services as well as inpatient psychiatric care for people of all ages. We have a strong emphasis on biopsychosocial formulation and our residents will be well grounded in both somatic and psychotherapy-based interventions. We have a protected didactic time as well.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,500
PGY-1
$70,000
PGY-2
$73,500
PGY-3
$77,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 77(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $211K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $0.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $39K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 16.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 1,366,949
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.68
- Poverty Rate
- 27.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
252 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
11.76
Gas (per gallon)
$3.63
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4002200003
- NRMP Code:
- 2520400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 91
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Joshua P Newman
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 1/22/2027
- 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:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2520400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Eastern Maine Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Eastern Maine Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Felicia Jo Ward
- Contact Email:
- acadiaresidencymbx@northernlight.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
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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