Psychiatry Residency

Experience the Citrus Difference

Citrus Health Network's Psychiatry Residency, in partnership with Florida International University, fosters empathetic physicians providing proficient, compassionate care.

The Psychiatry Residency Program

Step into a transformative experience with our Psychiatry Residency Program. Based in a Federally Qualified Health Center, our residents gain invaluable exposure to diverse clinical sites and patients, setting the stage for a unique journey in psychiatry.

Explore the depths of mental healthcare with us, apply now.

Residency Application:

Join our dynamic residency program that follows the guidelines of the National Residency Match Program (NRMP), with participation in the Main Residency Match.

Apply using the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) with code 1864400C0.

  • Applicants must submit these documents through ERAS, showcasing the completion of the prerequisites:

    Personal Statement.

    Transfer applicants, please explain the reason for leaving your current residency program.

    Curriculum Vitae

    Three Letters of Recommendation

    USMLE/COMLEX Scores

    Medical School Transcript

    Medical Diploma (if completed)

    Dean's Letter

    For Foreign Medical Graduates: ECFMG Certification

    Spanish speakers preferred

For additional information and instructions on how to apply please contact us at
dhernandez@citrushealth.com or (786) 441-5332

A Message from Our Academic Affiliate

I am honored to lead the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine FIU at this time of change and growth. Our department is extremely eager to support these training programs. Trainees will gain experience in a unique community-based program. This program allows trainees to obtain broad in-depth training and exposure to a full range of mental health conditions in people of all ages.

It is also a time of formidable challenges as our nation and city move from a pandemic to an unprecedented mental health crisis, especially among youth and people from all ethnic and racial groups. As we grow, we continue the partnership between the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and Citrus Health Network which allows trainees to gain the best experience from these programs.

Mental health services have never been needed more. Citrus’s training programs prepare a growing number of professionals each year, including FIU HWCOM medical students, psychiatry residents and fellows, nurses, psychologists, and social workers, who are in great demand and will make meaningful contributions to the fields of mental health. You will be trained by faculty who are industry experts and promote a holistic approach with evidence-based practice in psychiatry.

I am excited about the future of mental health and the field of psychiatry and remain committed to the trainees as they learn. We will continue to coach and mentor until full transition to the outside world of psychiatry.

Patricia Junquera, MD, FAPA Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Vice Chair of Clinical, and Director of Multidisciplinary Education Associate Professor

Curriculum & Rotation

  • Didactic Core Curriculum

    The core didactic curriculum for the first year includes Psychiatric Interviewing and Psychiatric Formulation, Psychopathology, Emergency Medicine, Psychopharmacology, Addiction Psychiatry, personality disorders, Neuropsychiatry and Cognitive Disorders, Cultural Psychiatry, Ethics, Evidenced-Based Psychiatry, Behavioral Neuroanatomy, Integrated Care in the Primary Care Setting, and Supportive Psychotherapy.

    Rotations

    4 Months

    Primary Care – Inpatient Internal Medicine, Outpatient Adult/Pediatrics

    3 Months

    Inpatient Psychiatry - Adult

    3 Months

    Crisis/Emergency Psychiatry

    2 Months

    Neurology

  • Didactic Core Curriculum

    Second year residents complete a curriculum in general hospital psychiatry as they are completing consultation/liaison services at our participating Mount Sinai Medical Center hospital site. Core curriculum for second year includes Introduction to psychotherapy models, group therapy, family therapy, and motivational interviewing; Child psychopathology and child psychopharmacology series, Normal Child Development Series; Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Methodology Seminar; Neuromodulation, Advanced Psychopharmacology, Geriatrics, continuation of Cultural Psychiatry, Eating disorders, and personality disorders.

    Rotations


    3 Months

    Inpatient Psychiatry - Adult

    3 Months

    Crisis/Emergency Psychiatry

    2 Months

    Inpatient Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent

    2 Months

    Consult Liaison Psychiatry

    1 Month

    Geriatric Psychiatry

    1 Month

    Addiction Psychiatry

  • Didactic Core Curriculum

    The core didactic curriculum for the third year includes Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Dialectic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Advanced Therapy Techniques, Pain Management, Substance Use Disorders Series with specific themes including behavioral addictions, FDA approved medications for management of addictive illness and off-labeled use, and training in harm-reduction strategies and behavioral approach to treatment; Forensics series, psychological and neuropsychological testing, Sexual Dysfunction series and gender dysphoria, reproductive psychiatry, and sleep disorders. Additionally, PGY3 cohort is sent to an away, 40-hour visiting fellowship in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) where they receive hands-on didactic and practical instruction in nonpharmacologic somatic treatments including ECT and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

    Rotations


    12 Months, Full Time Longitudinal Experience

    Outpatient Psychiatry - Medication Management and Psychotherapy Experiences

  • Didactic Core Curriculum

    During the fourth year of training, residents’ core curriculum includes Transition to practice, more in-depth review of pharmacology, psychopathology, ABPN Neurology and Psychiatry review.

    Rotations

    12 Months

    Electives

Wellness & Benefits

  • PGY1 Psychiatry Resident: $60,000

    PGY2 Psychiatry Resident: $62,000

    PGY3 Psychiatry Resident: $65,000

    PGY4 Psychiatry Resident: $67,000

    CAP1 Fellow (PGY4/PGY5): $72,500

    CAP2 Fellow (PGY5/PGY6): $74,500



  • 20 Days Paid Time Off,
    6 Paid Holidays,
    5 Days Educational Leave,
    2 Examination Days,
    3 Specialty Interview Days,
    3 Days Bereavement.

  • Group Health Benefit Options - Medical, Dental, and Vision, Supplemental GAP Insurance, and more.

    Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

    Life Insurance (1 year of salary)

    Short Term Disability Insurance

    Professional Liability Insurance

  • Training license fee - *$200

    · Unrestricted Florida Medical License & DEA fees - *$1,500

    · PRITE - **$145

    · PRITE Genius Subscription - **$95

    · Beat the Boards Subscription - **$1097

    · BLS/ACLS Training – **$200

    · Defensive Techniques Training

  • 2 Embroidered white coats, Scrubs, Brand Name Fleece Jacket - **$250

  • Full access to the online medical library. Includes UpToDate subscription **$300.00

  • American Psychiatric Association (APA) - **$107

    Florida Psychiatric Society (FPS) - **$25

    Benefits are subject to change. Check with program coordinator for most current information.

    *Estimated purchase/reimbursable amounts

    **Estimated Values

At Citrus, resident wellness takes center stage. Through a resident-led approach, our Wellness Chief curates events that promote peer mentorship, social interactions, and overall well-being for both residents and fellows. Our on-site Resident Lounge is equipped with amenities like healthy snacks, computer stations, and an outdoor balcony, to support residents' mental and physical well-being. FREE PARKING on all locations.

Clinical Sites

Several Clinical Sites Throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County.

Citrus Health Network Main Center
Hialeah, FL

Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Banyan Health Systems

CHN - Maternal & Child Health Center

Oliver Pyatt Centers

Center for Adolescent Treatment Services (CATS) Program

Family Health Center (CHN)

Miami Jewish Health Main Campus

Our Current Residents

  • Roberto Orozco-Vega, MD

    Roberto Orozco-Vega, MD

    CHIEF RESIDENT - PGY 4

    READ BIO
  • Claudia De Varona, MD

    Claudia De Varona, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PGY 1

  • Raid G. Kheireddine Ghattas, MD

    Raid G. Kheireddine Ghattas, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PGY 1

    READ BIO
  • Daniela Otero, MD

    Daniela Otero, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PG1

    READ BIO
  • Linett Negron, MD

    Linett Negron, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PG 1

    READ BIO
  • Michelina Pando, MD

    Michelina Pando, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PGY 2

    READ BIO
  • Micheline Beaulieu, MD

    Micheline Beaulieu, MD

    PSYCHIATRY REISDENT - PGY 2

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  • Javier Morales, MD

    Javier Morales, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PGY 3

    READ BIO
  • Elizabeth Perea, MD

    Elizabeth Perea, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PGY 2

    READ BIO
  • Krystal Gonzalez, MD

    Krystal Gonzalez, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PGY 2

    READ BIO
  • Joshua Tapia, MD

    Joshua Tapia, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PGY 3

    READ BIO
  • Erick Acosta, MD

    Erick Acosta, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PG 4

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  • Mariestrella Morffi-Pla, MD

    Mariestrella Morffi-Pla, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PG 4

    READ BIO
  • Ashley Sparber, MD

    Ashley Sparber, MD

    WELLNESS CHIEF RESIDENT - PGY 3

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  • Virginia Ulloa, MD

    Virginia Ulloa, MD

    PSYCHIATRY RESIDENT - PGY 4

    READ BIO
  • Claudia Alfonso, MD

    Claudia Alfonso, MD

    Psychiatry Resident - PGY 3

    READ BIO

Resident Life

Discover the compassionate and dedicated Psychiatry Residents at Citrus Health Network. With a focus on patient-centered care and innovative treatments, our residents are committed to shaping the future of mental health care. Guided by experienced mentors, they are actively engaged in diverse clinical settings, working collaboratively to meet the evolving needs of our community and break down barriers to treatment.

🗣️ Virtual Open House 🗣️ Please join us at one of our informational open houses, where we will be discussing the specifics about our program and open up the floor for any questions to our potential incoming psychiatry resident applicants 🍊 Wedn
Special shout-out to our most recent graduate and newly minted Citrus Attending, Dr. Blanco. Wishing you much success in this new chapter 🎉🎊
TBT to our graduation ceremony 🎉🎉🎉 #psychaitryresidents #psychiatryresidency #citrushealthnetwork #apa #fps #floridapsychologicalassociation #doctorlife #mentalhealth #nami
PGY-2 Psychiatry Residents presenting at our Annual research symposium #psychiatry #psychiatryresident #almostpgy3
Celebrating one of our greatest mentor Dr.Rothe who received the Simon Bolivar Award🏆 in the APA 2023. #psychiatry #psychiatryresident #childandadolescentpsychiatry #apapsychiatric #floridapsychiatry
FPS2023#citrushealthnetwork #psychiatryresidency #workgetaway #epicweekend #takemeback
FPS 2023🍊#takemeback #psychiatryresident #psychiatryresidency #citrushealthnetwork #workfamily#latepost📷
Some pictures of our Annual Resident/Fellow retreat! 📸 Thank you to our Wellness Chief @ror0v18 , Chief Resident Dr. Ulloa, Chief Fellow @prisiatry619 and to all who were part of coordinating such a wonderful and special day for us. #psychiatry #ps
April is #worldautismmonth ! Let's celebrate unity. #autismawareness #advocacy #autismcommunity #autismspeaks #autism #autismacceptance #psychiatry #psychiatryresidency #capfellowship

Faculty & Staff

  • Xenia Aponte, MD

    Xenia Aponte, MD

    Program Director

    READ BIO
  • Jose Pagliery, MD

    Jose Pagliery, MD

    CHN Chief Medical Officer/Internal Medicine (Primary Care) Outpatient Supervisor

    READ BIO
  • Melina Visser, PsyD

    Melina Visser, PsyD

    QI Instructor/Chief Quality & Compliance Officer/Clinical Psychologist

  • Maria Collado, MD

    Maria Collado, MD

    Supervising Psychiatrist/Clinical Director of Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit

  • Ciomara Lynn Hernandez, MD

    Ciomara Lynn Hernandez, MD

    Supervising Psychiatrist/Clinical Instructor

  • Julio Machado, MD

    Julio Machado, MD

    Associate Program Director

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  • Victor Guzman, MD

    Victor Guzman, MD

    Clinical Instructor

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  • Alexandra Alfonso, PsyD

    Alexandra Alfonso, PsyD

    Clinical Instructor

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  • Maria Elena Fernandez, LCSW

    Maria Elena Fernandez, LCSW

    Psychotherapy Supervisor

  • Angela Mooss, PhD

    Angela Mooss, PhD

    Research Instructor/Voluntary Faculty

    READ BIO
  • Thresia Gambon, MD, MBA, MPH

    Thresia Gambon, MD, MBA, MPH

    CHN Pediatrician

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Upcoming events:

CITRUS RESIDENCY OPEN HOUSES

Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024 06:00 PM-7:00 PM
Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting: https://citrushealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvde2tqzkqGdOAuWcNU5ZDq0wcArD2cLR7     

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Any questions?

Please email: GME Program Manager Danays Hernandez dhernandez@citrushealth.com

Resident Wellness is Our Priority