PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Richmond University Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Staten Island, New York, sponsored by Richmond University Medical Center.

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About 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
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.