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Eastern Maine Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Bangor, Maine, sponsored by Eastern Maine Medical Center.

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About Eastern Maine Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4002200003
Program director
Joshua Newman
Location
Bangor, Maine
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
474
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
28.6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Eastern Maine Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Bangor, Maine, sponsored by Eastern Maine Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 474 applications and invited about 19.2% 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 28.6% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 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
4
Interview rate
19.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates43%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Contact and location

Program director
Joshua Newman
Program coordinator
Christy Hart
Coordinator phone
(207) 973-4262
Program phone
(207) 073-6100
Sponsoring institution
Eastern Maine Medical Center

Northern Light Acadia Hospital 268 Stillwater Av Bangor, ME 04401 Open in Google Maps

Eastern Maine Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Eastern Maine Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Eastern Maine Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Eastern Maine Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 28.6% of residents at Eastern Maine Medical Center 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 Eastern Maine Medical Center Program offer?

Eastern Maine Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Eastern Maine Medical Center Program?

Eastern Maine Medical Center Program received 474 applications and interviewed about 19.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Eastern Maine 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 Eastern Maine 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 Eastern Maine Medical Center Program located?

Eastern Maine Medical Center Program is located at Northern Light Acadia Hospital 268 Stillwater Av Bangor, ME 04401. Its sponsoring institution is Eastern Maine Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Eastern Maine Medical Center Program?

The program director is Joshua Newman. The program coordinator, Christy Hart, is the usual contact for application questions.