North Alabama Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, sponsored by North Alabama Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout North Alabama Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4000100001
- Program director
- Praveen Narahari
- Location
- Muscle Shoals, Alabama
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 534
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 79%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
North Alabama Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, sponsored by North Alabama Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 534 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 79% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates5%
- US DO graduates16%
- US IMGs21%
- Non-US IMGs58%
Demographics
- Women68%
- Men32%
- White21%
- Asian53%
- Hispanic or Latino16%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Praveen Narahari
- Program coordinator
- Rebecca Uhlman
- Coordinator phone
- (256) 386-4930
- Program phone
- (859) 979-2435
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- North Alabama Medical Center
North Alabama Shoals Hospital 201 W Avalon Ave Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 Open in Google Maps
North Alabama Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does North Alabama Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. North Alabama 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 North Alabama Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 79% of residents at North Alabama 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 North Alabama Medical Center Program offer?
North Alabama Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for North Alabama 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 North Alabama 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 North Alabama Medical Center Program located?
North Alabama Medical Center Program is located at North Alabama Shoals Hospital 201 W Avalon Ave Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. Its sponsoring institution is North Alabama Medical Center.
Who is the program director of North Alabama Medical Center Program?
The program director is Praveen Narahari. The program coordinator, Rebecca Uhlman, is the usual contact for application questions.