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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

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Salary Progression

$53,433
PGY-1
$54,570
PGY-2
$55,707
PGY-3
$56,844
PGY-4
0

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

City & State
Erie, PA
Metropolitan Area
Erie, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

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

Nominal Salary
$53,433
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$55,659
Value Rating
Good
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
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-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7
PGY-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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