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Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Grand Rapids, MI(Grand Rapids, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
#87
Specialty Rank
$63,487
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#87
Psychiatry Ranking
73rd Percentile
Top 27% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4002500307
NRMP Code:
1634400C1
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

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

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
38
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
38.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Provides a learning environment with enthusiastic faculty, multiple sub specialties, including child and adolescent, addiction, forensic, geriatric psychiatry, and many more. There is also experience for the residents on the Mother and Baby Unit (one of two in the country) specializing in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders. Located on a beautiful campus in a thriving city. Serves a wide variety of patients and provides high-quality care.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$63,487
PGY-1
$65,467
PGY-2
$67,534
PGY-3
$69,905
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Grand Rapids, MI
Metropolitan Area
Grand Rapids, MI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
92(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$262K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$49K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
230K
Median Age
37 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.31
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
62%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.92
Restaurant Meal
8.27
Gas (per gallon)
$3.09
Gym Membership
39

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$63,487
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,008
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4002500307
NRMP Code:
1634400C1
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Louis Nykamp
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/26/2026 - 12/18/2026
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
Min Step 2 Score:
210

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:
1634400C0, 1634400C1, 1634400C2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Primary Teaching Site:
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Contact Person:
Kathy Mitchell

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12
PGY-4:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
31.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

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