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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program

Psychiatry residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine.

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About Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4000500317
Program director
Daniel Cho
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
778
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 778 applications and invited about 8.6% 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 5% 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 40 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White19%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American24%
  • Hispanic or Latino33%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%

Contact and location

Program director
Daniel Cho
Program coordinator
Ifeanyi Ikebudu
Coordinator phone
(323) 563-9363
Program phone
(323) 563-9374
Sponsoring institution
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine

1731 East 120th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059 Open in Google Maps

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine 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 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine 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 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program offer?

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program?

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program received 778 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine 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 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program located?

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program is located at 1731 East 120th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059. Its sponsoring institution is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Daniel Cho. The program coordinator, Ifeanyi Ikebudu, is the usual contact for application questions.