University of Minnesota Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
See how you matchAbout University of Minnesota Program
- ACGME code
- 4002621106
- Program director
- Karen Powell
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 840
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 38%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Minnesota Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 840 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 38% 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 rural 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
- 9
- Interview rate
- 10%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates48%
- US DO graduates14%
- US IMGs7%
- Non-US IMGs31%
Demographics
- Women69%
- Men31%
- White34%
- Asian24%
- Black or African American17%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- American Indian or Alaska Native7%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Karen Powell
- Program coordinator
- Rachel Talcott
- Coordinator phone
- (612) 273-9824
- Program phone
- (612) 625-3330
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Minnesota
F282/2A West 2450 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 Open in Google Maps
University of Minnesota Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Minnesota Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Program IMG-friendly?
About 38% of residents at University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Program offer?
University of Minnesota Program offers 9 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Minnesota Program?
University of Minnesota Program received 840 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota Program located?
University of Minnesota Program is located at F282/2A West 2450 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454. Its sponsoring institution is University of Minnesota.
Who is the program director of University of Minnesota Program?
The program director is Karen Powell. The program coordinator, Rachel Talcott, is the usual contact for application questions.