PsychiatryCommunity-based

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Centreville, Alabama, sponsored by Cahaba Medical Care.

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About Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4000100006
Program director
Boone Rountree
Location
Centreville, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
259
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Centreville, Alabama, sponsored by Cahaba Medical Care. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 259 applications and invited about 13.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% 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 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
13.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Contact and location

Program director
Boone Rountree
Program coordinator
Brittany Shanks
Coordinator phone
(205) 277-2395
Sponsoring institution
Cahaba Medical Care

405 Belcher Street Centreville, AL 35042 Open in Google Maps

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama 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 Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama 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 Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program offer?

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program?

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program received 259 applications and interviewed about 13.1% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama 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 Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama 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 Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program located?

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program is located at 405 Belcher Street Centreville, AL 35042. Its sponsoring institution is Cahaba Medical Care.

Who is the program director of Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program?

The program director is Boone Rountree. The program coordinator, Brittany Shanks, is the usual contact for application questions.