PsychiatryOtherSponsors J-1 and H-1B

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Bethesda, Maryland, sponsored by Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health.

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About National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program

ACGME code
4002312245
Program director
Lisa Catapano
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Data updated
October 11, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program is a other Psychiatry residency program in Bethesda, Maryland, sponsored by Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

The program offers research 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

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Catapano
Program coordinator
Ayah Said
Coordinator phone
(301) 827-6871
Program phone
(771) 474-3883
Sponsoring institution
Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health

NIH Clinical Center, 10/CRC/Room 6-5340 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 Open in Google Maps

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program IMG-friendly?

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for National Institutes of Health Clinical 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 National Institutes of Health Clinical 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 National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program located?

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program is located at NIH Clinical Center, 10/CRC/Room 6-5340 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892. Its sponsoring institution is Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health.

Who is the program director of National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program?

The program director is Lisa Catapano. The program coordinator, Ayah Said, is the usual contact for application questions.