Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in West Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health.
See how you matchAbout Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 4004100280
- Program director
- Katherine Napalinga
- Location
- West Reading, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 718
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 21.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in West Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 718 applications and invited about 21.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
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 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research and women's health tracks.
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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 21.7%
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates69%
- US DO graduates31%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White42%
- Asian54%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
- Other12%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Katherine Napalinga
- Program coordinator
- Caroline Mellon
- Coordinator phone
- (484) 659-0613
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Tower Health
420 S. Fifth Avenue K-Building West Reading, PA 19611 Open in Google Maps
Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Tower Health/Reading Hospital 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 Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
Tower Health/Reading Hospital 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 Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program offer?
Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program?
Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program received 718 applications and interviewed about 21.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tower Health/Reading 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 Tower Health/Reading 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 Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program located?
Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program is located at 420 S. Fifth Avenue K-Building West Reading, PA 19611. Its sponsoring institution is Tower Health.
Who is the program director of Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program?
The program director is Katherine Napalinga. The program coordinator, Caroline Mellon, is the usual contact for application questions.