Keck School of Medicine of USC Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Keck School of Medicine of USC.
See how you matchAbout Keck School of Medicine of USC Program
- ACGME code
- 4000500009
- Program director
- Hans von Walter
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 818
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Keck School of Medicine of USC Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Keck School of Medicine of USC. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 818 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 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
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Contact and location
- Program director
- Hans von Walter
- Program coordinator
- Penny Pourat
- Coordinator phone
- (323) 442-2326
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Keck School of Medicine of USC
2250 Alcazar Street Suite 2200 Los Angeles, CA 90033 Open in Google Maps
Keck School of Medicine of USC Program: frequently asked questions
Does Keck School of Medicine of USC Program sponsor visas?
Keck School of Medicine of USC Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Keck School of Medicine of USC Program IMG-friendly?
Keck School of Medicine of USC Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Keck School of Medicine of USC Program offer?
Keck School of Medicine of USC Program offers 12 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Keck School of Medicine of USC Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Keck School of Medicine of USC Program's Step 2 CK minimum. 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 Keck School of Medicine of USC Program located?
Keck School of Medicine of USC Program is located at 2250 Alcazar Street Suite 2200 Los Angeles, CA 90033. Its sponsoring institution is Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Who is the program director of Keck School of Medicine of USC Program?
The program director is Hans von Walter. The program coordinator, Penny Pourat, is the usual contact for application questions.