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Oakland Physicians Medical Center Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Pontiac, MI(Mi, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#256
Specialty Rank
$42,564
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#256
Psychiatry Ranking
20th Percentile
Top 80% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4002500311
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
7 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Psychiatry residency is designed to provide comprehensive and extensive education and training in clinical psychiatric diagnoses, psychotherapy and treatments. The program was developed with special attention to clinical experience and didactics. The integrative care mission prepares our graduates to become knowledgeable, caring and effective psychiatrists. In a world of uncertainty, we need psychiatrists that have been given the tools to succeed.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

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Salary Progression

$42,564
PGY-1
$44,157
PGY-2
$45,734
PGY-3
$47,380
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
Pontiac, MI
Metropolitan Area
Mi, MI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
78(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$219K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
27.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
208K
Median Age
43 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.22
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
83°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
68%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
8.93
Gas (per gallon)
$3.34
Gym Membership
42

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$42,564
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$54,569
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4002500311
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
David Harris
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
4/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Oakland Physicians Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Oakland Physicians Medical Center
Contact Person:
Priyam Sharma

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:
No
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
7 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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