PsychiatryCommunity-based

Valley Health System Program

Psychiatry residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Valley Health System.

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About Valley Health System Program

ACGME code
4003100001
Program director
Mujeeb Shad
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
587
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
34%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Valley Health System Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Valley Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 587 applications and invited about 15.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
15.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White17%
  • Asian63%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Mujeeb Shad
Program coordinator
Leslie Forrest
Coordinator phone
(702) 916-0416
Program phone
(832) 506-5201
Sponsoring institution
Valley Health System

5400 South Rainbow Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89118 Open in Google Maps

Valley Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Valley Health System Program sponsor visas?

Valley Health System Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Valley Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 34% of residents at Valley Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Valley Health System Program offer?

Valley Health System Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Valley Health System Program?

Valley Health System Program received 587 applications and interviewed about 15.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Valley Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Valley Health System 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 Valley Health System Program located?

Valley Health System Program is located at 5400 South Rainbow Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89118. Its sponsoring institution is Valley Health System.

Who is the program director of Valley Health System Program?

The program director is Mujeeb Shad. The program coordinator, Leslie Forrest, is the usual contact for application questions.