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Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program

Psychiatry residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health.

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About 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
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.