PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Garnet Health Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in MIDDLETOWN, New York, sponsored by Garnet Health Medical Center.

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About Garnet Health Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4003500316
Program director
Omar Mirza
Location
MIDDLETOWN, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
700
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Garnet Health Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in MIDDLETOWN, New York, sponsored by Garnet Health Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 700 applications and invited about 12.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% 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 59 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
12.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White38%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American31%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Omar Mirza
Program coordinator
Brittani Blackburn
Coordinator phone
(845) 333-1760
Program phone
(513) 503-7503
Sponsoring institution
Garnet Health Medical Center

707 EAST MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940 Open in Google Maps

Garnet Health Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Garnet Health Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Garnet Health 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 Garnet Health Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 38% of residents at Garnet Health Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Garnet Health Medical Center Program offer?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Garnet Health Medical Center Program?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program received 700 applications and interviewed about 12.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Garnet Health 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 Garnet Health 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 Garnet Health Medical Center Program located?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program is located at 707 EAST MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940. Its sponsoring institution is Garnet Health Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Garnet Health Medical Center Program?

The program director is Omar Mirza. The program coordinator, Brittani Blackburn, is the usual contact for application questions.