University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program
- ACGME code
- 4002821110
- Program director
- Bini Moorthy
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 666
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 12%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 666 applications and invited about 14.3% 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 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 14.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates85%
- US DO graduates4%
- US IMGs12%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men38%
- White42%
- Asian58%
- Hispanic or Latino12%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Bini Moorthy
- Program coordinator
- Sherry Bushmoyer
- Coordinator phone
- (816) 512-7439
- Program phone
- (816) 512-7424
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Center for Behavioral Medicine 1000 E. 24th St. Kansas City, MO 64108 Open in Google Maps
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
About 12% of residents at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 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 Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program offer?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program received 666 applications and interviewed about 14.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 Missouri-Kansas City 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 Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program located?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program is located at Center for Behavioral Medicine 1000 E. 24th St. Kansas City, MO 64108. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?
The program director is Bini Moorthy. The program coordinator, Sherry Bushmoyer, is the usual contact for application questions.