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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

Psychiatry residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

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About 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
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.