PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Spokane, Washington, sponsored by Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.

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About Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4005400226
Program director
Richard Carlson
Location
Spokane, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
499
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Spokane, Washington, sponsored by Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 499 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
6
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White83%
  • Asian22%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%

Contact and location

Program director
Richard Carlson
Program coordinator
Karen Breuer
Coordinator phone
(509) 474-4744
Sponsoring institution
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center

101 West Eighth Avenue Spokane, WA 99204 Open in Google Maps

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center 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 Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program offer?

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program?

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program received 499 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center 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 Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program located?

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program is located at 101 West Eighth Avenue Spokane, WA 99204. Its sponsoring institution is Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program?

The program director is Richard Carlson. The program coordinator, Karen Breuer, is the usual contact for application questions.