Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health.
See how you matchAbout Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program
- ACGME code
- 4001021239
- Program director
- Farooq Mohyuddin
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,213
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 51%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,213 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 51% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 48 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
- 9
- Interview rate
- 10.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates45%
- US DO graduates3%
- US IMGs17%
- Non-US IMGs34%
Demographics
- Women41%
- Men59%
- White41%
- Asian34%
- Black or African American10%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- Other10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Farooq Mohyuddin
- Program coordinator
- Reetika Morgan
- Coordinator phone
- (202) 299-5397
- Program phone
- (202) 299-5360
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health
Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Room 238.02 1100 Alabama Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20032 Open in Google Maps
Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program: frequently asked questions
Does Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program IMG-friendly?
About 51% of residents at Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health 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 Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program offer?
Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program offers 9 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program?
Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program received 1,213 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health 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 Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program located?
Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program is located at Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Room 238.02 1100 Alabama Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20032. Its sponsoring institution is Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health.
Who is the program director of Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program?
The program director is Farooq Mohyuddin. The program coordinator, Reetika Morgan, is the usual contact for application questions.