PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cambridge Health Alliance Program

Psychiatry residency program in Cambridge, Massachusetts, sponsored by Cambridge Health Alliance.

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About Cambridge Health Alliance Program

ACGME code
4002411094
Program director
Marcela Almeida
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
815
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cambridge Health Alliance Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Cambridge, Massachusetts, sponsored by Cambridge Health Alliance. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 815 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • 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
8
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men33%
  • White39%
  • Asian45%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Marcela Almeida
Program coordinator
Jessica Collier
Coordinator phone
(617) 665-1187
Program phone
(312) 259-6465
Sponsoring institution
Cambridge Health Alliance

Cambridge Hospital Macht Building 1493 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Open in Google Maps

Cambridge Health Alliance Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cambridge Health Alliance Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cambridge Health Alliance 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 Cambridge Health Alliance Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Cambridge Health Alliance 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Cambridge Health Alliance Program offer?

Cambridge Health Alliance Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cambridge Health Alliance Program?

Cambridge Health Alliance Program received 815 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cambridge Health Alliance Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cambridge Health Alliance 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 Cambridge Health Alliance Program located?

Cambridge Health Alliance Program is located at Cambridge Hospital Macht Building 1493 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02139. Its sponsoring institution is Cambridge Health Alliance.

Who is the program director of Cambridge Health Alliance Program?

The program director is Marcela Almeida. The program coordinator, Jessica Collier, is the usual contact for application questions.