UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation.
See how you matchAbout UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program
- ACGME code
- 4001800071
- Program director
- Michelle Davids
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 398
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 12%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 398 applications and invited about 10.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% 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.
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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 10.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates18%
- US DO graduates71%
- US IMGs12%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White47%
- Asian35%
- Black or African American12%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Michelle Davids
- Program coordinator
- Rebecca Manning
- Coordinator phone
- (515) 282-8549
- Program phone
- (515) 282-2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation
1801 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA 50314 Open in Google Maps
UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program: frequently asked questions
Does UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program sponsor visas?
Yes. UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program IMG-friendly?
About 12% of residents at UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation 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 UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program offer?
UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program?
UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program received 398 applications and interviewed about 10.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation 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 UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program located?
UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program is located at 1801 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA 50314. Its sponsoring institution is UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation.
Who is the program director of UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program?
The program director is Michelle Davids. The program coordinator, Rebecca Manning, is the usual contact for application questions.