University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.
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- ACGME code
- 4000312010
- Program director
- Andrea Waxman
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 694
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 9%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 694 applications and invited about 10.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% 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
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 10.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates87%
- US DO graduates4%
- US IMGs9%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women48%
- Men52%
- White61%
- Asian26%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Andrea Waxman
- Program coordinator
- Carmen Ochoa
- Coordinator phone
- (602) 521-3617
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Banner Behavioral Health Center 1300 N. 12th Street Suite 320 Phoenix, AZ 85006 Open in Google Maps
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix 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 Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program IMG-friendly?
About 9% of residents at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program offer?
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program?
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program received 694 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix 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 Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix 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 Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program located?
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is located at Banner Behavioral Health Center 1300 N. 12th Street Suite 320 Phoenix, AZ 85006. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.
Who is the program director of University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program?
The program director is Andrea Waxman. The program coordinator, Carmen Ochoa, is the usual contact for application questions.