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University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program

Psychiatry residency program in Reno, Nevada, sponsored by University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine.

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About University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4003121263
Program director
Arden Dingle
Location
Reno, Nevada
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
576
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Reno, Nevada, sponsored by University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 576 applications and invited about 12% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
12%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men38%
  • White54%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Arden Dingle
Program coordinator
Emily Mainwaring
Coordinator phone
(775) 682-8489
Program phone
(775) 682-8464
Sponsoring institution
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 5190 Neil Road, Suite 215 Reno, NV 89502 Open in Google Maps

University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Nevada Reno 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 Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program offer?

University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program?

University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program received 576 applications and interviewed about 12% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Nevada Reno 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 Nevada Reno 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 Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program located?

University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 5190 Neil Road, Suite 215 Reno, NV 89502. Its sponsoring institution is University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Arden Dingle. The program coordinator, Emily Mainwaring, is the usual contact for application questions.