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Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Utica, NY(Utica, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#302
Specialty Rank
$60,810
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#302
Psychiatry Ranking
5th Percentile
Top 95% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003500002
NRMP Code:
2339400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Tayo O Obatusin
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

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:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
2
00
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Here, you will have a unique experience to train in newly built, Wynn Hospital, in Utica, NY, one of the largest refugee resettlement areas in the US, offering a wide array of cultural backgrounds and medical conditions and a dedicated research dept, in collaboration with our local biomedical research institute. We pride ourselves in including resident feedback in the shaping of key components of the program and intend to continue to do so, for future years of training.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$60,810
PGY-1
$63,699
PGY-2
$66,724
PGY-3
$73,214
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
Utica, NY
Metropolitan Area
Utica, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
103(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$781K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$66K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
56.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
Median Age
43 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.41000000000000003
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
68%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
14.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,810
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$59,039
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003500002
NRMP Code:
2339400C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Tayo O Obatusin
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/26/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
11/3/2025 - 2/7/2026
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2339400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Faxton-St Lukes Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Faxton-St Lukes Hospital
Contact Person:
Anissa Sears

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
Paid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
33.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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