PsychiatryCommunity-based

Riverside Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Kankakee, Illinois, sponsored by Riverside Medical Center.

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About Riverside Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4001600307
Program director
Raunak Khisty
Location
Kankakee, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
606
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Riverside Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Kankakee, Illinois, sponsored by Riverside Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 606 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 8% 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates67%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White8%
  • Asian75%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Raunak Khisty
Program coordinator
Heather Liscomb
Coordinator phone
(815) 935-7256
Program phone
(815) 933-1671
Sponsoring institution
Riverside Medical Center

350 N. Wall Street Kankakee, IL 60901 Open in Google Maps

Riverside Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Riverside 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 Riverside Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Riverside 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 Riverside Medical Center Program offer?

Riverside Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Riverside Medical Center Program?

Riverside Medical Center Program received 606 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside Medical Center Program located?

Riverside Medical Center Program is located at 350 N. Wall Street Kankakee, IL 60901. Its sponsoring institution is Riverside Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Riverside Medical Center Program?

The program director is Raunak Khisty. The program coordinator, Heather Liscomb, is the usual contact for application questions.