MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.