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University of California Davis Health Program

Psychiatry residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health.

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About University of California Davis Health Program

ACGME code
4000531017
Program director
Belinda Bandstra
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
918
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California Davis Health Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 918 applications and invited about 10% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
10%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men45%
  • White18%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American27%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Belinda Bandstra
Program coordinator
Christine Bertini
Coordinator phone
(916) 734-7523
Sponsoring institution
University of California Davis Health

2230 Stockton Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95817 Open in Google Maps

University of California Davis Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California Davis Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California Davis Health 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 California Davis Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at University of California Davis Health 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 California Davis Health Program offer?

University of California Davis Health Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California Davis Health Program?

University of California Davis Health Program received 918 applications and interviewed about 10% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California Davis Health 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 California Davis Health 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 California Davis Health Program located?

University of California Davis Health Program is located at 2230 Stockton Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95817. Its sponsoring institution is University of California Davis Health.

Who is the program director of University of California Davis Health Program?

The program director is Belinda Bandstra. The program coordinator, Christine Bertini, is the usual contact for application questions.