PsychiatryUniversity Based

Ohio State University Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by Ohio State University Hospital.

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About Ohio State University Hospital Program

ACGME code
4003821281
Program director
Julie Niedermier
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
22
First-year spots
Applicants
913
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Ohio State University Hospital Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by Ohio State University Hospital. It offers 22 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 913 applications and invited about 16.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
22
Interview rate
16.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White57%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Julie Niedermier
Program coordinator
Joenna Cynkar
Coordinator phone
(614) 293-4540
Program phone
(614) 293-8275
Sponsoring institution
Ohio State University Hospital

OSU Harding Hospital, Suite 117 1670 Upham Drive Columbus, OH 43210 Open in Google Maps

Ohio State University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ohio State University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Ohio State University Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Ohio State University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Ohio State University Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Ohio State University Hospital Program offer?

Ohio State University Hospital Program offers 22 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 22 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ohio State University Hospital Program?

Ohio State University Hospital Program received 913 applications and interviewed about 16.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ohio State University Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Ohio State University Hospital 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 Ohio State University Hospital Program located?

Ohio State University Hospital Program is located at OSU Harding Hospital, Suite 117 1670 Upham Drive Columbus, OH 43210. Its sponsoring institution is Ohio State University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Ohio State University Hospital Program?

The program director is Julie Niedermier. The program coordinator, Joenna Cynkar, is the usual contact for application questions.