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HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

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About HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program

ACGME code
4003200001
Program director
Mary Alice O'Dowd
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
512
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 512 applications and invited about 26.4% 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 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 48 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
26.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates43%
  • US DO graduates52%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White70%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American13%

Contact and location

Program director
Mary Alice O'Dowd
Program coordinator
Christine Keenan
Coordinator phone
(603) 433-5203
Program phone
(718) 920-4796
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

333 Borthwick Ave Portsmouth, NH 03801 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital 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/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital 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/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program offer?

HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program?

HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program received 512 applications and interviewed about 26.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital 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/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital 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/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program located?

HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program is located at 333 Borthwick Ave Portsmouth, NH 03801. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program?

The program director is Mary Alice O'Dowd. The program coordinator, Christine Keenan, is the usual contact for application questions.