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Nova Southeastern University - College of Osteopathic Medicine (Orlando) Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Orlando, FL(Orlando, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#233
Specialty Rank
$59,638
PGY1 Salary
13.6%
IMG %
#233
Psychiatry Ranking
27th Percentile
Top 73% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001100326
NRMP Code:
2256400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
22
00
Female Faculty:
45.5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The NSU KPCOM Orlando Psychiatry Residency Program, based at the Orlando VA Healthcare System and within the Florida Department of Corrections, is an exciting community-based, university-affiliated program dedicated to excellence in training, patient care, and scholarly work. The program has six residents per class and is primarily focused on public sector psychiatry, preparing psychiatrists to work in the VHA or the Department of Corrections, preferably in the Central Florida area.

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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$59,638
PGY-1
$61,911
PGY-2
$64,183
PGY-3
$66,749
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
Orlando, FL
Metropolitan Area
Orlando, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
92(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$434K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.8K/mo
Median Household Income
$47K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
36.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
308K
Median Age
32 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.38
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
92°F
Winter
77°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
57%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.91
Restaurant Meal
14.17
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$59,638
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$64,824
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001100326
NRMP Code:
2256400C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jose R Torres-Miranda
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/7/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 1/11/2027
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:
250
Min Step 2 Score:
250

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:
2256400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Orlando VA Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Orlando VA Medical Center
Contact Person:
Pamela E Zerblas
Contact Email:
pamela.zerblas@va.gov

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
13.6%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
11th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
18.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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