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MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program

Psychiatry residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium.

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About MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program

ACGME code
4001800070
Program director
Sasha Khosravi
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
463
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 463 applications and invited about 10.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
10.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates81%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men31%
  • White88%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American6%

Contact and location

Program director
Sasha Khosravi
Program coordinator
Emily Sovath
Coordinator phone
(515) 643-2630
Program phone
(515) 271-6300
Sponsoring institution
MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium

1111 6th Ave. Des Moines, IA 50314 Open in Google Maps

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program sponsor visas?

Yes. MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium 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 MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program offer?

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program?

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program received 463 applications and interviewed about 10.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium 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 MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program located?

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program is located at 1111 6th Ave. Des Moines, IA 50314. Its sponsoring institution is MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium.

Who is the program director of MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program?

The program director is Sasha Khosravi. The program coordinator, Emily Sovath, is the usual contact for application questions.