Psychiatry

Howard University Program

Washington, DC · South Atlantic

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Contact

DH
Program Director
Danielle Rene Hairston, MD
Email director
SH
Program Coordinator
Shareka Hammond, MD
Email coordinator
Program website

Training Sites

4 hospitals in Washington

  • 1
    Howard University Hospital
    Washington, DC
    Primary
  • 2
    Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Washington DC)
    Washington, DC
    Participant
  • 3
    Children's National Hospital
    Washington, DC
    Participant
  • 4
    St Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health
    Washington, DC
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK214 – 245
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
13%
US DO
4%
US IMG
5%
Non-US IMG
2%

Applicant Origin

In-State
53%
Out-of-State
6%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Psychiatry interviews

specialtyWhat drew you to psychiatry?★ common
clinicalHow do you handle countertransference?
clinicalDescribe a patient interaction that was particularly meaningful.★ common
specialtyWhat population do you want to work with? (Child, geriatric, forensic, addiction)
clinicalHow do you approach the biological vs psychosocial model?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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