PsychiatryCommunity-basedSponsors J-1

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program

Psychiatry residency program in Chico, California, sponsored by Healthy Rural California, Inc..

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About Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program

ACGME code
4000500006
Program director
Rachel Mitchell
Location
Chico, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
502
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Chico, California, sponsored by Healthy Rural California, Inc.. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 502 applications and invited about 15.3% 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 8.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
15.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates58%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Contact and location

Program director
Rachel Mitchell
Program coordinator
Lina Benton
Coordinator phone
(530) 999-2629
Program phone
(916) 838-6037
Sponsoring institution
Healthy Rural California, Inc.

1811 Concord Ave Suite 100 Chico, CA 95928 Open in Google Maps

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program: frequently asked questions

Does Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program IMG-friendly?

About 8.3% of residents at Healthy Rural California, Inc. 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 Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program offer?

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program?

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program received 502 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Healthy Rural California, Inc. 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 Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program located?

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program is located at 1811 Concord Ave Suite 100 Chico, CA 95928. Its sponsoring institution is Healthy Rural California, Inc..

Who is the program director of Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program?

The program director is Rachel Mitchell. The program coordinator, Lina Benton, is the usual contact for application questions.