PsychiatryCommunity-based

Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by Sutter Health.

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About Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4000522028
Program director
Janos Zahajszky
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
573
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by Sutter Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 573 applications and invited about 10.8% 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 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
10.8%
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%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White35%
  • Asian65%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Janos Zahajszky
Program coordinator
Jeannie Gardi
Coordinator phone
(415) 600-3510
Sponsoring institution
Sutter Health

601 Duboce Avenue, Suite 361 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94117 Open in Google Maps

Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center 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 Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center 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 Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program offer?

Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program?

Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program received 573 applications and interviewed about 10.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sutter Health/California Pacific 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 Sutter Health/California Pacific 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 Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program located?

Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program is located at 601 Duboce Avenue, Suite 361 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94117. Its sponsoring institution is Sutter Health.

Who is the program director of Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program?

The program director is Janos Zahajszky. The program coordinator, Jeannie Gardi, is the usual contact for application questions.