Prime West Consortium Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Lynwood, California, sponsored by Prime West Consortium.
See how you matchAbout Prime West Consortium Program
- ACGME code
- 4000500001
- Program director
- Anil Sharma
- Location
- Lynwood, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 638
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 80%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Prime West Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Lynwood, California, sponsored by Prime West Consortium. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 638 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 80% 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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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 graduates20%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs20%
- Non-US IMGs60%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Anil Sharma
- Program coordinator
- Alexander Vela
- Coordinator phone
- (310) 423-9319
- Program phone
- (310) 880-0151
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Prime West Consortium
3630 E Imperial Highway Lynwood, CA 90262 Open in Google Maps
Prime West Consortium Program: frequently asked questions
Does Prime West Consortium Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Prime West Consortium Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Prime West Consortium Program IMG-friendly?
About 80% of residents at Prime West Consortium 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 Prime West Consortium Program offer?
Prime West Consortium Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Prime West Consortium Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Prime West Consortium 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 Prime West Consortium Program located?
Prime West Consortium Program is located at 3630 E Imperial Highway Lynwood, CA 90262. Its sponsoring institution is Prime West Consortium.
Who is the program director of Prime West Consortium Program?
The program director is Anil Sharma. The program coordinator, Alexander Vela, is the usual contact for application questions.