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UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation Program

Psychiatry residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by UnityPoint Broadlawns Psychiatry Education Foundation.

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About 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
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.