"The atmosphere of the program was academic, yet laid-back with a real close-knit, "family" atmosphere. Many residents choose to stay on faculty because they love the atmosphere. The residents were extremely enthusiastic and happy. There is a full day of didactics per week when residents have no clinical responsibilities. It's the only place where your primary role as resident is to learn rather than to work. This is due to the genius of the chairman, who started his own managed-care company, thus eliminating the middle man and providing the department with ample money. There is a ton of supervision to learn psychotherapy and pharm. There are great community psychiatry opportunities. The residents have a lot of free time, which is a purposeful approach of the chairman so that they may cultivate their minds and ultimately become better psychiatrists. The best benefits of anywhere: one of the highest salaries of any residency program, stipend for books, very cheap yet very nice housing, 3 meals a day provided 365 days/year." | More from this Member | Report Response

"What impressed me the most was how happy all of the residents seemed to be. They did not look overwhelmed or overworked at all, and seemed to rave about the teaching they were getting at Albert Einstein. One full day a week is protected time for didactics, and that is unique. They also see a huge variety of patients being located in the Bronx. A unique opportunity to spend 6 months at a long-term state facility in 2nd year. Call schedule seems very favorable. Close enough to Manhattan that you can get there, but much more affordable housing available." | More from this Member | Report Response

"Not the nicest of facilities, but definitely manageable. Living in the Bronx is a downside, but some residents do commute (around 45 minutes) from the upper east side. Residents did mention that it is not the most research-heavy place if that's what you're looking for, though opportunities are there." | More from this Member | Report Response

"It is a big program with 12 residents per year, so might be easy to get lost if you don't make an effort to stay connected. Not in Manhattan for those who like the hustle and bustle of city life, but that can be a good thing as well. " | More from this Member | Report Response

"Breakfast and intro at 10 am with senior chief resident, 3 half-hour interviews by PD (Dr. Buckley), deputy PD (Dr. Weiss), and vice chair of education (Dr. Lomonaco), lunch with residents (about 10 or so came out), tour of Montefiore and housing across the street, wrap up with senior chief resident, day over by 2:30 pm." | More from this Member | Report Response

"The day started off with a wonderful session with the chief resident who went over all the nitty gritty stuff about the program and gave us plenty of chances to get all our questions answered. Then I had a short interview with one of the faculty members, followed by interviews with the associate program director and program director. After that, the rest of the day was pretty laid back. We then had lunch where many residents showed up. Then the day ended with a tour of the facilities at Albert Einstein." | More from this Member | Report Response