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St Joseph's Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Stockton, California, sponsored by St Joseph's Medical Center.

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About St Joseph's Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4000500321
Program director
Stephanie Dong
Location
Stockton, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
791
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
36%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Joseph's Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Stockton, California, sponsored by St Joseph's Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 791 applications and invited about 17.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 36% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
17.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates27%
  • US DO graduates37%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men63%
  • White37%
  • Asian73%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Stephanie Dong
Program coordinator
Christen Mercado
Coordinator phone
(209) 547-7143
Program phone
(916) 690-5483
Sponsoring institution
St Joseph's Medical Center

1800 N. California Street Stockton, CA 95204 Open in Google Maps

St Joseph's Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Joseph's Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Joseph's Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Joseph's Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 36% of residents at St Joseph's Medical Center 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 St Joseph's Medical Center Program offer?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program received 791 applications and interviewed about 17.1% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Joseph's Medical Center 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 Joseph's Medical Center 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 St Joseph's Medical Center Program located?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program is located at 1800 N. California Street Stockton, CA 95204. Its sponsoring institution is St Joseph's Medical Center.

Who is the program director of St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

The program director is Stephanie Dong. The program coordinator, Christen Mercado, is the usual contact for application questions.