Nassau University Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in East Meadow, New York, sponsored by Nassau University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Nassau University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4003511128
- Program director
- Simarpreet Kaur
- Location
- East Meadow, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,052
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 72%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Nassau University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in East Meadow, New York, sponsored by Nassau University Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,052 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 72% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 56 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
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 9
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates6%
- US DO graduates22%
- US IMGs28%
- Non-US IMGs44%
Demographics
- Women44%
- Men56%
- White39%
- Asian39%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Simarpreet Kaur
- Program coordinator
- Keisha Walker
- Coordinator phone
- (516) 296-2874
- Program phone
- (516) 572-5851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Nassau University Medical Center
2201 Hempstead Turnpike Box 51, 14th Floor East Meadow, NY 11554 Open in Google Maps
Nassau University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Nassau University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Nassau University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Nassau University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 72% of residents at Nassau University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Nassau University Medical Center Program offer?
Nassau University Medical Center Program offers 9 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Nassau University Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Nassau University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Nassau University Medical Center Program located?
Nassau University Medical Center Program is located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike Box 51, 14th Floor East Meadow, NY 11554. Its sponsoring institution is Nassau University Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Nassau University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Simarpreet Kaur. The program coordinator, Keisha Walker, is the usual contact for application questions.