East Alabama Medical Center Program
PsychiatryCommunity-based
Opelika, AL(Opelika, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
$61,500
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000100003
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 67
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 57.1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Didactics are specific to each clinical rotation. Unique relationship with Auburn University JCS Museum of Art to explore art/psychiatry interface. Psychiatry on-call is from home. Outpatient year includes AU Student Counseling Center as a training site. Opelika & Auburn are family-friendly cities; Auburn public schools consistently rank among highest in state.
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
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,500
PGY-1
$62,000
PGY-2
$63,000
PGY-3
$64,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 71(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $255K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $52K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 139K
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000100003
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 67
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Peter J Lusche
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 12/10/2026
- 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:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 140010093
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- East Alabama Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- East Alabama Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Haley Lowe
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:8PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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