Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Program
PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Erie, PA(Erie, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#167
Specialty Rank
$53,433
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#167
Psychiatry Ranking
48th Percentile
Top 52% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4004100275
- NRMP Code:
- 2031400C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 39
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 3
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 35.7%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program provides residents with a comprehensive structured education in inpatient and outpatient settings that enables them to become exceptional psychiatrists. MCH includes the largest psychiatric inpatient facility in the area. Residents gain proficiency in a variety of clinical settings, including work in the public, private and rural sector. Residents work with the entire spectrum of patients: child/adolescents, adults, and elderly. Medical benefits extend to legally married spouses.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$53,433
PGY-1
$54,570
PGY-2
$55,707
PGY-3
$56,844
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $232K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $47K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.4
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
12.18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.35
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4004100275
- NRMP Code:
- 2031400C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 39
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Meghan McCarthy
- Email:
- mmccarthy@maerie.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 201
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2031400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Laurie Mahoney
- Contact Email:
- lmahoney@mch1.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 18
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 100.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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