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Penn Highlands DuBois Program

Psychiatry residency program in DuBois, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn Highlands DuBois.

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About Penn Highlands DuBois Program

ACGME code
4004100001
Program director
Benjamen Gangewere
Location
DuBois, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
494
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn Highlands DuBois Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in DuBois, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn Highlands DuBois. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 494 applications and invited about 13.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% 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.

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
4
Interview rate
13.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates67%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White27%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Benjamen Gangewere
Program coordinator
Haley Maitz
Coordinator phone
(814) 299-7533
Program phone
(814) 375-6349
Sponsoring institution
Penn Highlands DuBois

635 Maple Ave DuBois, PA 15801 Open in Google Maps

Penn Highlands DuBois Program: frequently asked questions

Does Penn Highlands DuBois Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Penn Highlands DuBois Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at Penn Highlands DuBois 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 Penn Highlands DuBois Program offer?

Penn Highlands DuBois Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Penn Highlands DuBois Program?

Penn Highlands DuBois Program received 494 applications and interviewed about 13.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Penn Highlands DuBois Program?

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

Penn Highlands DuBois Program is located at 635 Maple Ave DuBois, PA 15801. Its sponsoring institution is Penn Highlands DuBois.

Who is the program director of Penn Highlands DuBois Program?

The program director is Benjamen Gangewere. The program coordinator, Haley Maitz, is the usual contact for application questions.