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Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chico, CA(Chico, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#297
Specialty Rank
$74,880
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#297
Psychiatry Ranking
7th Percentile
Top 93% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500006
NRMP Code:
2396400C0
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,880
PGY-1
$80,000
PGY-2
$82,800
PGY-3
$85,698
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
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
Chico, CA
Metropolitan Area
Chico, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
99(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$270K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$65K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
18.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
169K
Median Age
39 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.26
Poverty Rate
24.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
288 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
64%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,880
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$75,636
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500006
NRMP Code:
2396400C0
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rachel Mitchell
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2026 - 1/1/1970
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

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

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 25

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2396400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Butte County Behavioral Health
Primary Teaching Site:
Butte County Behavioral Health
Contact Person:
Lina Benton

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
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IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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