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BronxCare Psychiatry Residency — Volunteer & Observership

Bronx, New York · Observership

Bronx, New York8-12 weeks (minimum 3 days/week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.); 2-4 weeks per service if rotating multiple sitesIMG graduates

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About this program

BronxCare Health System (formerly Bronx-Lebanon Hospital) Psychiatry Residency Training Program runs a structured volunteer/observership track for residents, prospective applicants from around the world, and international medical graduates seeking US healthcare exposure.

Available services to observe: Adult Inpatient Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Consultation and Liaison (Psychosomatic Medicine), Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry, Primary Care, Comprehensive Psychiatry Emergency Program (observe only).

Schedule: rotations are 8-12 weeks. Minimum 3 days/week on service, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If rotating at more than one site, minimum 2 weeks and maximum 4 weeks per site.

  • Fees (non-refundable):
  • - 1 month: $250
  • - 2 months: $400
  • - 3 months: $500

Payment: check to 'BronxCare Health System Psychiatry Residency Training Program', mailed to Ms. Noemi Edwards, Psychiatry Residency Training Program, 1276 Fulton Avenue, 5th Floor, Bronx, NY 10456.

Note: this listing covers psychiatry only. BronxCare has no centralized institutional observership page for other specialties — applicants interested in IM, FM, Surgery, Pediatrics, etc. would need to contact those departments directly.

Quick highlights

Strong points

  • Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
  • Multi-specialty (6+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
  • INTL physicians eligibleOpen to international medical graduates

Watch for

  • Limited duration8-12 weeks (minimum 3 days/week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.); 2-4 weeks per service if rotating multiple sites

Fees, duration & what it costs

Program fee
1 month: $250 / 2 months: $400 / 3 months: $500 (non-refu...
Duration
8-12 weeks (minimum 3 days/week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)...
Lead time
12 weeksbefore start

What's included

  • 8-12 weeks (minimum 3 days/week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)... of structured clinical experience
  • Placement in your chosen specialty across 6 departments
  • Direct supervision by attending faculty
  • Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation

How to apply

  1. Identify a faculty host or coordinator at the program.Many IMG observerships require a faculty sponsor BEFORE you can apply. Use the contact email in the sidebar.
  2. Submit your application packet directly to the program.Typical packet: CV, USMLE scores or ECFMG certificate, letter of intent, proof of funding, immunizations, and (for INTL) translated medical license.
  3. Pay any required application or program fee.Many programs charge a non-refundable application fee + per-rotation program fee. See the cost tile above for this program's specific amounts.
  4. Complete pre-arrival paperwork and visa coordination.Most IMG observerships do not sponsor educational visas — applicants travel on B-1/B-2 visitor status. Confirm before booking travel.

Available specialties

Psychiatry (Adult InpatientAddictionConsultation-LiaisonChild & Adolescent InpatientPrimary CareComprehensive Psychiatry Emergency Program — observe only)

Eligibility requirements

MD/MBBS, USMLE Step 1, health clearance | Visa: B1/B2

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