PsychiatryCommunity-based

El Rio Health Program

Psychiatry residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by El Rio Health.

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About 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
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.