PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program

Psychiatry residency program in Conroe, Texas, sponsored by Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium.

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About Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program

ACGME code
4004800005
Program director
Iqnoor Bains
Location
Conroe, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
491
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Conroe, Texas, sponsored by Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 491 applications and invited about 10.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
10.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates75%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Iqnoor Bains
Program coordinator
Lynn Martin
Coordinator phone
(936) 202-5280
Program phone
(936) 521-6100
Sponsoring institution
Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium

925 City Center Avenue Conroe, TX 77304 Open in Google Maps

Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program sponsor visas?

Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium 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 Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program offer?

Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program?

Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program received 491 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium 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 Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program located?

Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program is located at 925 City Center Avenue Conroe, TX 77304. Its sponsoring institution is Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium.

Who is the program director of Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium Program?

The program director is Iqnoor Bains. The program coordinator, Lynn Martin, is the usual contact for application questions.