University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Tyler, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
See how you matchAbout University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program
- ACGME code
- 4004800302
- Program director
- Yasin Ibrahim
- Location
- Tyler, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 594
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 26%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Tyler, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 594 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 26% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates42%
- US DO graduates33%
- US IMGs13%
- Non-US IMGs13%
Demographics
- Women38%
- Men63%
- White50%
- Asian50%
- Black or African American13%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Yasin Ibrahim
- Program coordinator
- Kelly Leevey
- Coordinator phone
- (903) 877-8243
- Program phone
- (903) 877-7253
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
11937 US Hwy 271 Tyler, TX 75708-3154 Open in Google Maps
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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 Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program IMG-friendly?
About 26% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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 Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program offer?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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 Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program located?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program is located at 11937 US Hwy 271 Tyler, TX 75708-3154. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
Who is the program director of University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program?
The program director is Yasin Ibrahim. The program coordinator, Kelly Leevey, is the usual contact for application questions.