PsychiatryCommunity-based

Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program

Psychiatry residency program in Utica, New York, sponsored by Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc.

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About Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program

ACGME code
4003500002
Program director
Tayo Obatusin
Location
Utica, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
513
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Utica, New York, sponsored by Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 513 applications and invited about 10.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% 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 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
10.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs47%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White13%
  • Asian60%
  • Black or African American20%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Tayo Obatusin
Program coordinator
Elizabeth Christensen
Coordinator phone
(315) 380-7191
Program phone
(315) 624-6154
Sponsoring institution
Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc

Wynn Hospital 111 Hospital Drive Utica, NY 13502 Open in Google Maps

Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program sponsor visas?

Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc 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 Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program IMG-friendly?

About 47% of residents at Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program offer?

Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program?

Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program received 513 applications and interviewed about 10.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc 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 Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program located?

Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program is located at Wynn Hospital 111 Hospital Drive Utica, NY 13502. Its sponsoring institution is Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc.

Who is the program director of Mohawk Valley Health System, Inc Program?

The program director is Tayo Obatusin. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Christensen, is the usual contact for application questions.