PsychiatryCommunity-based

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program

Psychiatry residency program in Columbus, Georgia, sponsored by St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

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About St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program

ACGME code
4001200003
Program director
Harjesus Sandhu
Location
Columbus, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
580
Latest cycle
IMG residents
43%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Columbus, Georgia, sponsored by St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 580 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 43% 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men62%
  • White38%
  • Asian52%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Harjesus Sandhu
Program coordinator
Jory Prather
Coordinator phone
(706) 596-4092
Program phone
(206) 883-6854
Sponsoring institution
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

2122 Manchester Expressway Columbus, GA 31904 Open in Google Maps

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program: frequently asked questions

Does St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program sponsor visas?

St. Francis-Emory 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 St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program IMG-friendly?

About 43% of residents at St. Francis-Emory 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 St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program offer?

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St. Francis-Emory 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 St. Francis-Emory Healthcare 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 St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program located?

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program is located at 2122 Manchester Expressway Columbus, GA 31904. Its sponsoring institution is St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

Who is the program director of St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Program?

The program director is Harjesus Sandhu. The program coordinator, Jory Prather, is the usual contact for application questions.