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Howard University Program

Psychiatry residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital.

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About 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
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.