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Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Jackson, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

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About Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program

ACGME code
4002500309
Program director
Aaron Iuppa
Location
Jackson, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
624
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Jackson, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 624 applications and invited about 10.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
10.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates56%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White56%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Aaron Iuppa
Program coordinator
Janice Showerman
Coordinator phone
(517) 205-3964
Program phone
(585) 727-5337
Sponsoring institution
Henry Ford Health

Medical Education 205 North East Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 Open in Google Maps

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program offer?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program received 624 applications and interviewed about 10.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program located?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program is located at Medical Education 205 North East Avenue Jackson, MI 49201. Its sponsoring institution is Henry Ford Health.

Who is the program director of Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program?

The program director is Aaron Iuppa. The program coordinator, Janice Showerman, is the usual contact for application questions.