Berkshire Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by Berkshire Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Berkshire Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4002413302
- Program director
- Brenda Butler
- Location
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 825
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 6.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 56%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Berkshire Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by Berkshire Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 825 applications and invited about 6.9% 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 sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health tracks.
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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 6.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates19%
- US DO graduates25%
- US IMGs31%
- Non-US IMGs25%
Demographics
- Women81%
- Men19%
- White63%
- Asian38%
- Black or African American6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Brenda Butler
- Program coordinator
- Sarah Steinman
- Coordinator phone
- (413) 395-7513
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Berkshire Medical Center
725 North Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Open in Google Maps
Berkshire Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Berkshire Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Berkshire Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Berkshire Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 56% of residents at Berkshire Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Berkshire Medical Center Program offer?
Berkshire Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Berkshire Medical Center Program?
Berkshire Medical Center Program received 825 applications and interviewed about 6.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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.
Where is Berkshire Medical Center Program located?
Berkshire Medical Center Program is located at 725 North Street Pittsfield, MA 01201. Its sponsoring institution is Berkshire Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Berkshire Medical Center Program?
The program director is Brenda Butler. The program coordinator, Sarah Steinman, is the usual contact for application questions.