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Ohio State University Hospital Program

PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Columbus, OH(Columbus, OH MSA Metro)
67
Positions
#251
Specialty Rank
$68,764
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#251
Psychiatry Ranking
21st Percentile
Top 79% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003821281
NRMP Code:
1566400C1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
67
Interviews:
150

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.6
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
48
Non-Physician Staff:
24
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
70.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
16%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program's mission is to provide residents with an enthusiastic foundation for lifelong professional growth in the field of psychiatry including the capacity to serve others through clinical practice in diverse settings, preparation for sub-specialty training, and entry into academic, community, research, and leadership pathways. We value the physical and emotional health and well-being of our residents, faculty, interdisciplinary teams and community.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Part-time/shared schedule positions
  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,764
PGY-1
$70,835
PGY-2
$73,100
PGY-3
$75,605
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Columbus, OH
Metropolitan Area
Columbus, OH MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
83(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$211K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$68K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
16.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
38 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.6
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
73°F
Winter
33°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
63%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
9.1
Gas (per gallon)
$3.19
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,764
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$82,848
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003821281
NRMP Code:
1566400C1
Total Positions:
67
Interviews:
150
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Julie Ann Niedermier
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
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:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1566400C0, 1566400C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ohio State University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Ohio State University Hospital
Contact Person:
Joenna Cynkar

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
18
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:18
PGY-2:18
PGY-3:16
PGY-4:15

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
19.6%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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