PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Hennepin Healthcare.

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About Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program

ACGME code
4002621285
Program director
Kelly Lamb
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
507
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Hennepin Healthcare. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 507 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White84%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Kelly Lamb
Program coordinator
Kristen Wensmann
Coordinator phone
(651) 254-3103
Program phone
(612) 873-2494
Sponsoring institution
Hennepin Healthcare

701 Park Avenue South Mail Code B5.120 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Open in Google Maps

Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program offer?

Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program?

Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program received 507 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hennepin Healthcare/Regions 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 Hennepin Healthcare/Regions 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 Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program located?

Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program is located at 701 Park Avenue South Mail Code B5.120 Minneapolis, MN 55415. Its sponsoring institution is Hennepin Healthcare.

Who is the program director of Hennepin Healthcare/Regions Hospital Program?

The program director is Kelly Lamb. The program coordinator, Kristen Wensmann, is the usual contact for application questions.