Richmond University Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Staten Island, New York, sponsored by Richmond University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Richmond University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4003512153
- Program director
- Joel Idowu
- Location
- Staten Island, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 666
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 9.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 82%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Richmond University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Staten Island, New York, sponsored by Richmond University Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 666 applications and invited about 9.6% 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 82% 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 60 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 9.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates9%
- US DO graduates9%
- US IMGs78%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women65%
- Men35%
- White48%
- Asian30%
- Black or African American17%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Joel Idowu
- Program coordinator
- Elizabeth Sansaricq
- Coordinator phone
- (718) 818-4121
- Program phone
- (718) 818-4106
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Richmond University Medical Center
355 Bard Avenue Staten Island, NY 10310 Open in Google Maps
Richmond University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Richmond University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Richmond University 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 Richmond University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 82% of residents at Richmond University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Richmond University Medical Center Program offer?
Richmond University Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Richmond University Medical Center Program?
Richmond University Medical Center Program received 666 applications and interviewed about 9.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Richmond University 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 Richmond University 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 Richmond University Medical Center Program located?
Richmond University Medical Center Program is located at 355 Bard Avenue Staten Island, NY 10310. Its sponsoring institution is Richmond University Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Richmond University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Joel Idowu. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Sansaricq, is the usual contact for application questions.