East Alabama Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Opelika, Alabama, sponsored by East Alabama Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout East Alabama Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4000100003
- Program director
- Peter Lusche
- Location
- Opelika, Alabama
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 348
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 18.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 14.3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
East Alabama Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Opelika, Alabama, sponsored by East Alabama Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 348 applications and invited about 18.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14.3% 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 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
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 18.7%
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates14%
- US DO graduates71%
- US IMGs7%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Peter Lusche
- Program coordinator
- Haley Lowe
- Coordinator phone
- (334) 528-3645
- Program phone
- (334) 528-3642
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- East Alabama Medical Center
2000 Pepperell Parkway Opelika, AL 36801 Open in Google Maps
East Alabama Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does East Alabama Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
East Alabama Medical Center 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 East Alabama Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 14.3% of residents at East Alabama Medical Center 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 East Alabama Medical Center Program offer?
East Alabama Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is East Alabama Medical Center Program?
East Alabama Medical Center Program received 348 applications and interviewed about 18.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for East Alabama Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has East Alabama Medical Center 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 East Alabama Medical Center Program located?
East Alabama Medical Center Program is located at 2000 Pepperell Parkway Opelika, AL 36801. Its sponsoring institution is East Alabama Medical Center.
Who is the program director of East Alabama Medical Center Program?
The program director is Peter Lusche. The program coordinator, Haley Lowe, is the usual contact for application questions.