PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program

Psychiatry residency program in Mesa, Arizona, sponsored by Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix.

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About Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program

ACGME code
4000322011
Program director
Devnandini Rastogi
Location
Mesa, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
571
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Mesa, Arizona, sponsored by Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 571 applications and invited about 8.4% 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 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 66 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
  • 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
8.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates52%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White63%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Devnandini Rastogi
Program coordinator
Olivia Pearce
Coordinator phone
(480) 344-2028
Program phone
(480) 344-2050
Sponsoring institution
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix

Valleywise Health Valleywise Behavioral Health Center-Mesa 570 W Brown Rd Mesa, AZ 85201 Open in Google Maps

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program: frequently asked questions

Does Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix 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 Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program offer?

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program?

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program received 571 applications and interviewed about 8.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix 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 Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program located?

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program is located at Valleywise Health Valleywise Behavioral Health Center-Mesa 570 W Brown Rd Mesa, AZ 85201. Its sponsoring institution is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix.

Who is the program director of Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program?

The program director is Devnandini Rastogi. The program coordinator, Olivia Pearce, is the usual contact for application questions.