PsychiatryCommunity-based

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program

Psychiatry residency program in San Mateo, California, sponsored by San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

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About San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program

ACGME code
4000522031
Program director
Brendan Scherer
Location
San Mateo, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
648
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in San Mateo, California, sponsored by San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 648 applications.

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 45 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Brendan Scherer
Program coordinator
Joyce Dizon
Coordinator phone
(650) 573-2530
Sponsoring institution
San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

Psychiatry Residency Program 225 West 37th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403 Open in Google Maps

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program: frequently asked questions

Does San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program sponsor visas?

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services 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 San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program IMG-friendly?

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services 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 San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program offer?

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program located?

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program is located at Psychiatry Residency Program 225 West 37th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403. Its sponsoring institution is San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Who is the program director of San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Program?

The program director is Brendan Scherer. The program coordinator, Joyce Dizon, is the usual contact for application questions.