Mississippi State Hospital Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Whitfield, Mississippi, sponsored by Mississippi State Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Mississippi State Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 4002700109
- Program director
- John Norton
- Location
- Whitfield, Mississippi
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 282
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 23.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 23%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Mississippi State Hospital Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Whitfield, Mississippi, sponsored by Mississippi State Hospital. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 282 applications and invited about 23.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 40 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 23.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates32%
- US DO graduates45%
- US IMGs23%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White82%
- Asian14%
- Black or African American5%
- Hispanic or Latino9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- John Norton
- Program coordinator
- Marie Porter
- Coordinator phone
- (601) 351-8226
- Program phone
- (601) 351-8551
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mississippi State Hospital
3550 Highway 468, W Building 25 Whitfield, MS 39193 Open in Google Maps
Mississippi State Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Mississippi State Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Mississippi State Hospital 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 Mississippi State Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 23% of residents at Mississippi State Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Mississippi State Hospital Program offer?
Mississippi State Hospital Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Mississippi State Hospital Program?
Mississippi State Hospital Program received 282 applications and interviewed about 23.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mississippi State Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mississippi State Hospital 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 Mississippi State Hospital Program located?
Mississippi State Hospital Program is located at 3550 Highway 468, W Building 25 Whitfield, MS 39193. Its sponsoring institution is Mississippi State Hospital.
Who is the program director of Mississippi State Hospital Program?
The program director is John Norton. The program coordinator, Marie Porter, is the usual contact for application questions.