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Old Dominion University Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Norfolk, VA(Norfolk, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#186
Specialty Rank
$64,009
PGY1 Salary
10.5%
IMG %
#186
Psychiatry Ranking
42nd Percentile
Top 58% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4005121221
NRMP Code:
2980400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
219
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Multiple training sites provide a wide variety of experiences for well-rounded training in psychiatric care. The EVMS residency-training program in psychiatry is inclusive and the community we serve is diverse. Resident life is enhanced by reasonable call schedules, scheduled social activities, and retreats, all of which promote a feeling of camaraderie among residents. Academic and leadership support is available through psychiatric supervisors and our Graduate Medical Education coaches.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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

$64,009
PGY-1
$65,774
PGY-2
$67,536
PGY-3
$70,644
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
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
Norfolk, VA
Metropolitan Area
Norfolk, VA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
95(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$358K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
367K
Median Age
40 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.73
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
63"
Humidity
65%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
11.38
Gas (per gallon)
$3.50
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,009
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,378
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4005121221
NRMP Code:
2980400C0YOG
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Shriti Patel
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 11/25/2026
Interview Period:
10/22/2026 - 1/7/2027
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
219

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:
2980400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Contact Person:
Alexis E Savage
Contact Email:
savageae@evms.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
35
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
219
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
10.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
9th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
42.1%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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