PsychiatryCommunity-based

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Colton, California, sponsored by Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

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About Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4000500316
Program director
Kedarnath Challakere
Location
Colton, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
635
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
56%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Colton, California, sponsored by Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 635 applications and invited about 9.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 56% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
9.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs52%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women32%
  • Men68%
  • White16%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Kedarnath Challakere
Program coordinator
Jessica Miclat
Coordinator phone
(909) 781-4513
Program phone
(909) 580-3830
Sponsoring institution
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

400 N Pepper Ave Colton, CA 92324 Open in Google Maps

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 56% of residents at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program?

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program received 635 applications and interviewed about 9.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Do program signals help at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program located?

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program is located at 400 N Pepper Ave Colton, CA 92324. Its sponsoring institution is Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Kedarnath Challakere. The program coordinator, Jessica Miclat, is the usual contact for application questions.

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