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Old Dominion University Program

Psychiatry residency program in Norfolk, Virginia, sponsored by Old Dominion University.

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About Old Dominion University Program

ACGME code
4005121221
Program director
Shriti Patel
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
742
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Old Dominion University Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Norfolk, Virginia, sponsored by Old Dominion University. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 742 applications and invited about 8.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
8.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates54%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men38%
  • White63%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Shriti Patel
Program coordinator
Melody Johnson
Coordinator phone
(757) 446-5094
Program phone
(757) 446-5884
Sponsoring institution
Old Dominion University

Graduate Medical Education Office 735 Fairfax Avenue, Suite 1017C Norfolk, VA 23507 Open in Google Maps

Old Dominion University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Old Dominion University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Old Dominion University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Old Dominion University Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Old Dominion University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Old Dominion University Program offer?

Old Dominion University Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Old Dominion University Program?

Old Dominion University Program received 742 applications and interviewed about 8.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Old Dominion University Program?

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

Old Dominion University Program is located at Graduate Medical Education Office 735 Fairfax Avenue, Suite 1017C Norfolk, VA 23507. Its sponsoring institution is Old Dominion University.

Who is the program director of Old Dominion University Program?

The program director is Shriti Patel. The program coordinator, Melody Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.