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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
0
Female Faculty:
33.3%
0
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

0

Salary Progression

$66,500
PGY-1
$70,000
PGY-2
$73,500
PGY-3
$77,000
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Bangor, ME
Metropolitan Area
Bangor, ME Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
1,366,949

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

Nominal Salary
$66,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$86,364
Value Rating
Excellent
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:
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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

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
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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