University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by University of California Riverside School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program
- ACGME code
- 4000500315
- Program director
- Peter Ureste
- Location
- Riverside, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 724
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by University of California Riverside School of Medicine. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 724 applications and invited about 12.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 9
- Interview rate
- 12.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates97%
- US DO graduates3%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women40%
- Men57%
- White17%
- Asian23%
- Black or African American20%
- Hispanic or Latino34%
- Other9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Peter Ureste
- Program coordinator
- Roberta Cole
- Coordinator phone
- (917) 743-2204
- Program phone
- (951) 827-5307
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of California Riverside School of Medicine
900 University Ave, SOM Ed. Bldg. ll Riverside, CA 92521 Open in Google Maps
University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of California Riverside School of Medicine 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 Riverside School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program offer?
University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program offers 9 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program?
University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program received 724 applications and interviewed about 12.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California Riverside School of Medicine 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 Riverside School of Medicine 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 Riverside School of Medicine Program located?
University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program is located at 900 University Ave, SOM Ed. Bldg. ll Riverside, CA 92521. Its sponsoring institution is University of California Riverside School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program?
The program director is Peter Ureste. The program coordinator, Roberta Cole, is the usual contact for application questions.