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Temple University Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital.

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About Temple University Hospital Program

ACGME code
4004121195
Program director
Ruby Barghini
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,219
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Temple University Hospital Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,219 applications and invited about 11% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
12
Interview rate
11%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White45%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Ruby Barghini
Program coordinator
Karlie Wagner
Coordinator phone
(215) 707-8483
Sponsoring institution
Temple University Hospital

Suite 305B, Medical Arts Building 100 East Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 Open in Google Maps

Temple University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Temple University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Temple University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Temple University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Temple University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Temple University Hospital Program offer?

Temple University Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Temple University Hospital Program?

Temple University Hospital Program received 1,219 applications and interviewed about 11% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Temple University Hospital Program?

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

Temple University Hospital Program is located at Suite 305B, Medical Arts Building 100 East Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125. Its sponsoring institution is Temple University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Temple University Hospital Program?

The program director is Ruby Barghini. The program coordinator, Karlie Wagner, is the usual contact for application questions.