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Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program

Psychiatry residency program in Danbury, Connecticut, sponsored by Connecticut Institute For Communities Health.

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About Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program

ACGME code
4000800002
Program director
Diana Paez
Location
Danbury, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
802
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
66%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Danbury, Connecticut, sponsored by Connecticut Institute For Communities Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 802 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 66% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
5
Interview rate
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men25%
  • White25%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Diana Paez
Program coordinator
Katherine Naulaguari
Coordinator phone
(203) 743-9760
Sponsoring institution
Connecticut Institute For Communities Health

120 Main Street Danbury, CT 06810 Open in Google Maps

Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 66% of residents at Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program offer?

Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program?

Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program received 802 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Connecticut Institute For Communities 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 Connecticut Institute For Communities 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 Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program located?

Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program is located at 120 Main Street Danbury, CT 06810. Its sponsoring institution is Connecticut Institute For Communities Health.

Who is the program director of Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program?

The program director is Diana Paez. The program coordinator, Katherine Naulaguari, is the usual contact for application questions.