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Loyola University Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Maywood, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola University Medical Center.

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About Loyola University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4001621064
Program director
Theodote Pontikes
Location
Maywood, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
938
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Loyola University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Maywood, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola University Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 938 applications and invited about 8.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates73%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women77%
  • Men23%
  • White50%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Theodote Pontikes
Program coordinator
William Norris
Coordinator phone
(708) 216-5536
Program phone
(708) 216-6200
Sponsoring institution
Loyola University Medical Center

2160 South First Avenue Maguire Bldg 1940 Maywood, IL 60153 Open in Google Maps

Loyola University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Loyola University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Loyola University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Loyola University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Loyola University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Loyola University Medical Center Program offer?

Loyola University Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Loyola University Medical Center Program?

Loyola University Medical Center Program received 938 applications and interviewed about 8.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Loyola University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Loyola University Medical Center 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 Loyola University Medical Center Program located?

Loyola University Medical Center Program is located at 2160 South First Avenue Maguire Bldg 1940 Maywood, IL 60153. Its sponsoring institution is Loyola University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Loyola University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Theodote Pontikes. The program coordinator, William Norris, is the usual contact for application questions.