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University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler/UT Health Pittsburg Program

Psychiatry residency program in Tyler, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.

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About University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler/UT Health Pittsburg Program

ACGME code
4004800309
Program director
Brandon Riley
Location
Tyler, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
414
Latest cycle
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler/UT Health Pittsburg Program is a university Based 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 414 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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 graduates40%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White40%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Brandon Riley
Program coordinator
Michelle Loya
Coordinator phone
(903) 877-7949
Program phone
(903) 877-8074
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

C/O Michelle Loya 11937 US Highway 271 B304-L Tyler, TX 75708 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler/UT Health Pittsburg Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler/UT Health Pittsburg Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler/UT Health Pittsburg 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/UT Health Pittsburg Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler/UT Health Pittsburg 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 Texas Health Science Center at Tyler/UT Health Pittsburg Program offer?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler/UT Health Pittsburg 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/UT Health Pittsburg 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/UT Health Pittsburg 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/UT Health Pittsburg Program located?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler/UT Health Pittsburg Program is located at C/O Michelle Loya 11937 US Highway 271 B304-L Tyler, TX 75708. 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/UT Health Pittsburg Program?

The program director is Brandon Riley. The program coordinator, Michelle Loya, is the usual contact for application questions.