PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program

Psychiatry residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.

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About Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program

ACGME code
4002500307
Program director
Darci Evans
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
729
Latest cycle
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 729 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates62%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White76%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Darci Evans
Program coordinator
Lisa Hearns
Coordinator phone
(616) 258-7401
Program phone
(616) 455-5000
Sponsoring institution
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

300 68th Street SE PO Box165 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0165 Open in Google Maps

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program: frequently asked questions

Does Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program offer?

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program offers 12 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services 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 Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program located?

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program is located at 300 68th Street SE PO Box165 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0165. Its sponsoring institution is Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.

Who is the program director of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Program?

The program director is Darci Evans. The program coordinator, Lisa Hearns, is the usual contact for application questions.