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North Alabama Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, sponsored by North Alabama Medical Center.

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About 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
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.