St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program
PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Columbus, GA(Columbus, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#229
Specialty Rank
$58,801
PGY1 Salary
42.9%
IMG %
#229
Psychiatry Ranking
28th Percentile
Top 72% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001200003
- NRMP Code:
- 2326400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$58,801
PGY-1
$60,819
PGY-2
$63,015
PGY-3
$66,315
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $288K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $54K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,722,325
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.52
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
67"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
10.46
Gas (per gallon)
$3.32
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001200003
- NRMP Code:
- 2326400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Harjesus S Sandhu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Francis-Emory Healthcare
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Francis-Emory Healthcare
- Contact Person:
- Jada Leathers
- Contact Email:
- jada.leathers@sfhga.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 49
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 42.9%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 28.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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