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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Psychiatry residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

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About University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

ACGME code
4004811212
Program director
Cindy Wigg
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
531
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 531 applications.

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 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White36%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Cindy Wigg
Program coordinator
Courtney Silberisen
Coordinator phone
(409) 266-9020
Program phone
(409) 747-9786
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Psychiatry Residency Program 301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555-0193 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offer?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offers 12 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is located at Psychiatry Residency Program 301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555-0193. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

The program director is Cindy Wigg. The program coordinator, Courtney Silberisen, is the usual contact for application questions.