Programs/Psychiatry/Nova Southeastern University - College of Osteopathic Medicine (Orlando) Program
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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
- 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
Salary Progression
$59,638
PGY-1
$61,911
PGY-2
$64,183
PGY-3
$66,749
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
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:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-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
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