HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Salem, Virginia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4005100268
- Program director
- Muhammad Naz
- Location
- Salem, Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 620
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 16.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 17%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Salem, Virginia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare LewisGale 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 620 applications and invited about 16.5% 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 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- 6
- Interview rate
- 16.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates17%
- US DO graduates66%
- US IMGs17%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women41%
- Men59%
- White69%
- Asian28%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Muhammad Naz
- Program coordinator
- Tiffany Smith
- Coordinator phone
- (540) 776-4128
- Program phone
- (540) 444-2352
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center
1900 Electric Rd Salem, VA 24153 Open in Google Maps
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. HCA Healthcare LewisGale 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 HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 17% of residents at HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program offer?
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program?
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program received 620 applications and interviewed about 16.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare LewisGale 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 HCA Healthcare LewisGale 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 HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program located?
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program is located at 1900 Electric Rd Salem, VA 24153. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center.
Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program?
The program director is Muhammad Naz. The program coordinator, Tiffany Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.