PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Carle Foundation Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Champaign, Illinois, sponsored by Carle Foundation Hospital.

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About Carle Foundation Hospital Program

ACGME code
4001600306
Program director
Benjamin Gersh
Location
Champaign, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
771
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Carle Foundation Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Champaign, Illinois, sponsored by Carle Foundation Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 771 applications and invited about 6.6% 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 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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
4
Interview rate
6.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White56%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Benjamin Gersh
Program coordinator
Marcela Reyes
Coordinator phone
(217) 383-4229
Program phone
(217) 383-4846
Sponsoring institution
Carle Foundation Hospital

1802 South Mattis Avenue Champaign, IL 61821 Open in Google Maps

Carle Foundation Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Carle Foundation Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Carle Foundation Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Carle Foundation Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at Carle Foundation Hospital 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 visas.

How many residency positions does Carle Foundation Hospital Program offer?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program received 771 applications and interviewed about 6.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

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

Carle Foundation Hospital Program is located at 1802 South Mattis Avenue Champaign, IL 61821. Its sponsoring institution is Carle Foundation Hospital.

Who is the program director of Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

The program director is Benjamin Gersh. The program coordinator, Marcela Reyes, is the usual contact for application questions.