Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program provides residents with a comprehensive structured education in inpatient and outpatient settings that enables them to become exceptional psychiatrists. MCH includes the largest psychiatric inpatient facility in the area. Residents gain proficiency in a variety of clinical settings, including work in the public, private and rural sector. Residents work with the entire spectrum of patients: child/adolescents, adults, and elderly. Medical benefits extend to legally married spouses.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
5
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2031400C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
28
Required letters of recommendation
2
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
201
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
209
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
3
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
0
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
18
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4004100275
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Meghan
Last Name
McCarthy
Degrees
DO
Address
LECOM
Psychiatry Pgm
5515 Peach St
Erie, PA 16509
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.092252 42.07429)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Mahoney
Degrees
BS
Address
LECOM
Psychiatry Pgm
5515 Peach St
Erie, PA 16509
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.092252 42.07429)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
0.00
% IMG
4.30
% DO
95.60
% Female
36.70
% Male
63.20
Total Physician
13
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
40.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $50,365 | 15 | 3 |
| Year 2 | $51,437 | 15 | 3 |
| Year 3 | $52,509 | 15 | 3 |
| Year 4 | $53,581 | 15 | 3 |
Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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