PsychiatryCommunity-based

SMA Healthcare Program

Psychiatry residency program in Daytona Beach, Florida, sponsored by SMA Healthcare.

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About SMA Healthcare Program

ACGME code
4001100012
Program director
Tarek Aly
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
550
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
60%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

SMA Healthcare Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Daytona Beach, Florida, sponsored by SMA Healthcare. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 550 applications and invited about 8.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 60% 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
8.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs30%
  • Non-US IMGs30%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White10%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American10%

Contact and location

Program director
Tarek Aly
Program coordinator
Bailey Rerko
Coordinator phone
(386) 236-1789
Program phone
(407) 906-3755
Sponsoring institution
SMA Healthcare

1150 Red John Drive Daytona Beach, FL 32124 Open in Google Maps

SMA Healthcare Program: frequently asked questions

Does SMA Healthcare Program sponsor visas?

SMA Healthcare 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 SMA Healthcare Program IMG-friendly?

About 60% of residents at SMA Healthcare Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does SMA Healthcare Program offer?

SMA Healthcare Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SMA Healthcare Program?

SMA Healthcare Program received 550 applications and interviewed about 8.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for SMA Healthcare Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has SMA Healthcare 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 SMA Healthcare Program located?

SMA Healthcare Program is located at 1150 Red John Drive Daytona Beach, FL 32124. Its sponsoring institution is SMA Healthcare.

Who is the program director of SMA Healthcare Program?

The program director is Tarek Aly. The program coordinator, Bailey Rerko, is the usual contact for application questions.