PsychiatryCommunity-based

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program

Psychiatry residency program in El Centro, California, sponsored by Imperial County Behavioral Health Services.

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About Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program

ACGME code
4000500015
Program director
Bushra Ahmad
Location
El Centro, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
590
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.4%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in El Centro, California, sponsored by Imperial County Behavioral Health Services. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 590 applications and invited about 15.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research and rural 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
15.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Bushra Ahmad
Program coordinator
Armando Velasco
Coordinator phone
(442) 265-1656
Program phone
(442) 265-7600
Sponsoring institution
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services

202 N. 8th Street El Centro, CA 92243 Open in Google Maps

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program: frequently asked questions

Does Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program sponsor visas?

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

How many residency positions does Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program offer?

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program?

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program received 590 applications and interviewed about 15.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program located?

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program is located at 202 N. 8th Street El Centro, CA 92243. Its sponsoring institution is Imperial County Behavioral Health Services.

Who is the program director of Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Program?

The program director is Bushra Ahmad. The program coordinator, Armando Velasco, is the usual contact for application questions.