University of Vermont Medical Center Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Burlington, VT(Burlington, VT Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#41
Specialty Rank
$74,804
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#41
Psychiatry Ranking
87th Percentile
Top 13% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4005011241
- NRMP Code:
- 1734400C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 42
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 8%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program designates two of our six positions as child track positions in which years four and five are spent in our child fellowship program. Core training takes place in academic adult general inpatient and outpatient settings, in the community mental health, Veterans Administration settings, and local primary care practices. There are opportunities for residents to enhance their teaching. Residents are exposed to rural populations, under-resourced areas, and strongly community-focused.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,804
PGY-1
$78,357
PGY-2
$82,079
PGY-3
$85,978
PGY-4
$90,062
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $290K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 235K
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
217 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.00
Restaurant Meal
13.32
Gas (per gallon)
$4.11
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4005011241
- NRMP Code:
- 1734400C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jeremiah Dickerson
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/25/2026 - 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:
- 188
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 15
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1734400C0, 1734400C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Vermont Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Vermont Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Michele O Peliel
- Contact Email:
- psychiatryresidency@uvmhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 35
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
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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