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Baylor College of Medicine Program

Psychiatry residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

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About Baylor College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4004821213
Program director
Sindhu Idicula
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
1,027
Latest cycle
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baylor College of Medicine Program is a not Available Psychiatry residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. It offers 14 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,027 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates84%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White35%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American27%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Sindhu Idicula
Program coordinator
LaQuinta Murphy
Coordinator phone
(713) 798-4870
Program phone
(713) 412-9384
Sponsoring institution
Baylor College of Medicine

One Baylor Plaza BCM 350 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Baylor College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Baylor College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Baylor College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Baylor College of Medicine Program offer?

Baylor College of Medicine Program offers 14 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baylor College of Medicine 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.

Where is Baylor College of Medicine Program located?

Baylor College of Medicine Program is located at One Baylor Plaza BCM 350 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Sindhu Idicula. The program coordinator, LaQuinta Murphy, is the usual contact for application questions.