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University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center.

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About University of Virginia Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4005121220
Program director
Anne Stewart
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,013
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,013 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% 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 women's health 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White56%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Anne Stewart
Program coordinator
Laura Covert
Coordinator phone
(434) 924-5408
Sponsoring institution
University of Virginia Medical Center

PO Box 800623 Charlottesville, VA 22908 Open in Google Maps

University of Virginia Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Virginia Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Virginia Medical Center 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 Virginia Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at University of Virginia Medical Center 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 Virginia Medical Center Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program received 1,013 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Virginia Medical Center 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 Virginia Medical Center 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 Virginia Medical Center Program located?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is located at PO Box 800623 Charlottesville, VA 22908. Its sponsoring institution is University of Virginia Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

The program director is Anne Stewart. The program coordinator, Laura Covert, is the usual contact for application questions.