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Valley Health System Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Las Vegas, NV(Vegas, NV Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
$58,575
PGY1 Salary
37.5%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003100001
NRMP Code:
2201400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
7 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
11
0
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
17%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Explore the Valley Health System Graduate Medical Education Psychiatry Program in Las Vegas, featuring diverse patient cases, comprehensive clinical rotations, expert faculty mentorship, research opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Engage in community outreach, prioritize wellness, and contribute to advancing mental healthcare with us!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$58,575
PGY-1
$60,747
PGY-2
$63,021
PGY-3
$65,496
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Las Vegas, NV
Metropolitan Area
Vegas, NV Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
3,104,817

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
87(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$319K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
28.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
3,104,817
Median Age
47 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.66
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
257 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
72%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$58,575
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,328
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003100001
NRMP Code:
2201400C0YOG
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mujeeb U Shad
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/21/2026 - 10/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/19/2026 - 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:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
214

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:
2201400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
Contact Person:
Kristen M Sioson

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:
No
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
7 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
37.5%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
43.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

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