El Rio Health Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by El Rio Health.
See how you matchAbout El Rio Health Program
- ACGME code
- 4000300002
- Program director
- Brittany Pace
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 494
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
El Rio Health Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by El Rio Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 494 applications and invited about 11.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 45 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 11.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates63%
- US DO graduates38%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Brittany Pace
- Program coordinator
- Adlemi Contreras
- Coordinator phone
- (520) 703-6941
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- El Rio Health
1230 S Cherrybell Stravenue Tucson, AZ 85713 Open in Google Maps
El Rio Health Program: frequently asked questions
Does El Rio Health Program sponsor visas?
El Rio Health 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 El Rio Health Program IMG-friendly?
El Rio Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does El Rio Health Program offer?
El Rio Health Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is El Rio Health Program?
El Rio Health Program received 494 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for El Rio 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 El Rio 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 El Rio Health Program located?
El Rio Health Program is located at 1230 S Cherrybell Stravenue Tucson, AZ 85713. Its sponsoring institution is El Rio Health.
Who is the program director of El Rio Health Program?
The program director is Brittany Pace. The program coordinator, Adlemi Contreras, is the usual contact for application questions.