Howard University Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Howard University Program
- ACGME code
- 4001021049
- Program director
- Danielle Hairston
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 682
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 8.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 21%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Howard University Program is a not Available Psychiatry residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 682 applications and invited about 8.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
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
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 8.4%
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates74%
- US DO graduates5%
- US IMGs16%
- Non-US IMGs5%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men42%
- Black or African American100%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Danielle Hairston
- Program coordinator
- Rasheeda Franklin
- Coordinator phone
- (202) 865-6613
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Howard University Hospital
2041 Georgia Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20060 Open in Google Maps
Howard University Program: frequently asked questions
Does Howard University Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Howard University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Howard University Program IMG-friendly?
About 21% of residents at Howard University 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 Howard University Program offer?
Howard University Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Howard University Program?
Howard University Program received 682 applications and interviewed about 8.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Howard University Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Howard University 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 Howard University Program located?
Howard University Program is located at 2041 Georgia Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20060. Its sponsoring institution is Howard University Hospital.
Who is the program director of Howard University Program?
The program director is Danielle Hairston. The program coordinator, Rasheeda Franklin, is the usual contact for application questions.