Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Mesa, Arizona, sponsored by Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.