Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4002400304
- Program director
- Christie Sams
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 840
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 840 applications and invited about 14% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 14%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women54%
- Men44%
- White46%
- Asian21%
- Black or African American18%
- Hispanic or Latino23%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christie Sams
- Program coordinator
- Renetta Johnson
- Coordinator phone
- (617) 667-3455
- Program phone
- (617) 667-3451
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
BIDMC Psychiatry Residency Training Program 330 Brookline Avenue Rabb 2 Boston, MA 02215 Open in Google Maps
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program offer?
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program?
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program received 840 applications and interviewed about 14% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Beth Israel Deaconess 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 Beth Israel Deaconess 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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program located?
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program is located at BIDMC Psychiatry Residency Training Program 330 Brookline Avenue Rabb 2 Boston, MA 02215. Its sponsoring institution is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program?
The program director is Christie Sams. The program coordinator, Renetta Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.