University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Huntsville, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital.
See how you matchAbout University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program
- ACGME code
- 4000100004
- Program director
- Janaki Nimmagadda
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 522
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 33.3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Huntsville, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 522 applications and invited about 12.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 12.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates50%
- US DO graduates17%
- US IMGs17%
- Non-US IMGs17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Janaki Nimmagadda
- Program coordinator
- Arely Jaimes
- Coordinator phone
- (256) 551-4475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Alabama Hospital
301 Governors Dr. SW Suite 150 Huntsville, AL 35801 Open in Google Maps
University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program IMG-friendly?
About 33.3% of residents at University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program offer?
University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program?
University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program received 522 applications and interviewed about 12.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) 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 University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program located?
University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program is located at 301 Governors Dr. SW Suite 150 Huntsville, AL 35801. Its sponsoring institution is University of Alabama Hospital.
Who is the program director of University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program?
The program director is Janaki Nimmagadda. The program coordinator, Arely Jaimes, is the usual contact for application questions.