University of Missouri-Columbia Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout University of Missouri-Columbia Program
- ACGME code
- 4002821109
- Program director
- Brett Chamberlain
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 628
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 48%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Missouri-Columbia Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 628 applications and invited about 14.6% 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 48% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 45 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
- 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
- 14.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates34%
- US DO graduates17%
- US IMGs37%
- Non-US IMGs11%
Demographics
- Women57%
- Men40%
- White34%
- Asian37%
- Black or African American17%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Brett Chamberlain
- Program coordinator
- Karla Simmons
- Coordinator phone
- (573) 882-8907
- Program phone
- (573) 882-3180
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
One Hospital Drive, DC067.00 Columbia, MO 65212 Open in Google Maps
University of Missouri-Columbia Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Missouri-Columbia Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program IMG-friendly?
About 48% of residents at University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program offer?
University of Missouri-Columbia Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Missouri-Columbia Program?
University of Missouri-Columbia Program received 628 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program located?
University of Missouri-Columbia Program is located at One Hospital Drive, DC067.00 Columbia, MO 65212. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Columbia Program?
The program director is Brett Chamberlain. The program coordinator, Karla Simmons, is the usual contact for application questions.
