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University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program

Psychiatry residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by University of Maryland Program.

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About University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program

ACGME code
4002321289
Program director
Mark Ehrenreich
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
1,172
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by University of Maryland Program. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,172 applications and invited about 16% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
16%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White53%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Ehrenreich
Program coordinator
Barbara Burns
Coordinator phone
(410) 328-5076
Program phone
(410) 328-6325
Sponsoring institution
University of Maryland Program

Department of Psychiatry 701 W Pratt St, Rm 474 Baltimore, MD 21201 Open in Google Maps

University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt 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 Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt 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 Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program offer?

University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program offers 16 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program?

University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program received 1,172 applications and interviewed about 16% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt 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 Maryland/Sheppard Pratt 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 Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program located?

University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program is located at Department of Psychiatry 701 W Pratt St, Rm 474 Baltimore, MD 21201. Its sponsoring institution is University of Maryland Program.

Who is the program director of University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program?

The program director is Mark Ehrenreich. The program coordinator, Barbara Burns, is the usual contact for application questions.