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Riverside Medical Center Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Kankakee, IL(Kankakee, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#232
Specialty Rank
$66,834
PGY1 Salary
10.0%
IMG %
#232
Psychiatry Ranking
27th Percentile
Top 73% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001600307
NRMP Code:
2177400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
42.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Located an hour from Chicago, our community-based program offers strong academic training, diverse faculty mentorship, and broad subspecialty exposure. We serve underserved populations and update our curriculum annually based on resident feedback. With a focus on DEI, we foster a supportive, close-knit culture rooted in community care and professional growth.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • 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

$66,834
PGY-1
$69,586
PGY-2
$70,964
PGY-3
$74,506
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Kankakee, IL
Metropolitan Area
Kankakee, IL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
108(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$324K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$44K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
27.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
486K
Median Age
28 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.39
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
53%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
12.36
Gas (per gallon)
$4.02
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,834
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$61,883
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001600307
NRMP Code:
2177400C0YOG
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Raunak Khisty
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/29/2026 - 1/14/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
2177400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Riverside Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Riverside Medical Center
Contact Person:
Heather Liscomb
Contact Email:
hliscomb@rhc.net

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
5

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
10.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
60.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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