Morehouse School of Medicine Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Morehouse School of Medicine Program
- ACGME code
- 4001221262
- Program director
- Deirdre Evans-Cosby
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 641
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 5%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Morehouse School of Medicine Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 641 applications and invited about 8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 43 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates80%
- US DO graduates15%
- US IMGs5%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women60%
- Men40%
- White5%
- Asian15%
- Black or African American80%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Deirdre Evans-Cosby
- Program coordinator
- Kennyna Landing
- Coordinator phone
- (404) 756-1451
- Program phone
- (404) 756-1440
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30310 Open in Google Maps
Morehouse School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does Morehouse School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Morehouse School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Morehouse School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
About 5% of residents at Morehouse School of Medicine 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 Morehouse School of Medicine Program offer?
Morehouse School of Medicine Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Morehouse School of Medicine Program?
Morehouse School of Medicine Program received 641 applications and interviewed about 8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Morehouse School of Medicine Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Morehouse School of Medicine 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 Morehouse School of Medicine Program located?
Morehouse School of Medicine Program is located at 720 Westview Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30310. Its sponsoring institution is Morehouse School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of Morehouse School of Medicine Program?
The program director is Deirdre Evans-Cosby. The program coordinator, Kennyna Landing, is the usual contact for application questions.