Abstract
Objective: The authors set out to determine what general factors are important in the selection of a psychiatric residency program, the views applicants have of several aspects of the Johns Hopkins Hospital Psychiatric Residency Program, and what relationships exist among these elements. Methods: A survey mailed to Johns Hopkins Hospital psychiatric residency-interviewed applicants asked applicants to rate six factors in relation to choosing a psychiatric residency program. A second section asked applicants to rate five factors more specific to the Johns Hopkins Hospital residency. Results: The most important general factors in choosing a residency program included the perceived philosophical orientation of a psychiatric department, exposure to different psychotherapy modalities, and the perceived prestige of the department. Several statistically significant correlations were evident among factors. Conclusion: Knowledge of applicants' views could assist residency program directors in their assessment of factors influencing program choices.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 143-146 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Academic Psychiatry |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Psychiatry and Mental health