PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Cape Fear Valley Health Program

Psychiatry residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health.

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About Cape Fear Valley Health Program

ACGME code
4003600174
Program director
Scott Klenzak
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
717
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Cape Fear Valley Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 717 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% 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 50 hours a week in their first year.

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
10
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates24%
  • US DO graduates58%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White64%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Scott Klenzak
Program coordinator
Arielle King
Coordinator phone
(910) 615-0712
Program phone
(910) 615-3741
Sponsoring institution
Cape Fear Valley Health

1638 Owen Drive Box 138 Fayetteville, NC 24304 Open in Google Maps

Cape Fear Valley Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cape Fear Valley Health Program sponsor visas?

Cape Fear Valley Health 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 Cape Fear Valley Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at Cape Fear Valley Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Cape Fear Valley Health Program offer?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program received 717 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

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

Cape Fear Valley Health Program is located at 1638 Owen Drive Box 138 Fayetteville, NC 24304. Its sponsoring institution is Cape Fear Valley Health.

Who is the program director of Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

The program director is Scott Klenzak. The program coordinator, Arielle King, is the usual contact for application questions.