Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
LewisGale psychiatry GME is an accredited program that provides residents an opportunity to contribute to the development of an outstanding training experience. Psychiatry residents will embrace a rich community-based program with affiliations to several regional medical schools. They will also be supported by a dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and will thrive within a beautiful region that boasts a vibrant local culture. Official USMLE or COMLEX scores will be accepted.
Total Program Size
7
7
9
9
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
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
2129400C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
100
Required letters of recommendation
3
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
No
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
227
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
434
Minimum score
440
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
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
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
8
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
15
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4005100268
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Brian
Last Name
Wood
Degrees
DO
Address
LewisGale Med Ctr
Psychiatry Pgm
1906 Braeburn Dr
Salem, VA 24153
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.027941 37.263766)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Shawna
Last Name
Peffer
Degrees
MPH
Address
LewisGale Med Ctr
Psychiatry Pgm
1906 Braeburn Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.027941 37.263766)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
9.40
% IMG
41.10
% DO
49.40
% Female
25.80
% Male
74.10
Total Physician
28
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $58,677 | 20 | |
| Year 2 | $60,445 | 20 | |
| Year 3 | $62,254 | 20 | |
| Year 4 | $64,438 | 20 |
Total Positions
32
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
Gallery Image 1
Gallery Image 2
Gallery Image 3
Gallery Image 5
Gallery Image 6
Gallery Image 4