PSYCHIATRY

University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program

Riverside, California

ACGME ID4000500315
Program Code1522400C0
NRMP Code1522400C0

The UCR Psychiatry Residency is the only university-affiliated program in Riverside County. Our mission is to serve medically underserved and structur

Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

10

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

No

Interviews Last Year

88

Application Deadline

September 24, 2025

Year 1 Seats

10

Interviews Last Year

88
44%

Interview Ratio

8.8

% US MD

100

% IMG

0
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

No

Graduation Year Requirement

2

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

88

Interview to Seat Ratio

8.8

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

No

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$70,962
PGY-2
$73,311
PGY-3
$76,193

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

10

Year 2 Size

10

Year 3 Size

10

Application Deadline

September 24, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

40

Accredited Length

4

Faculty:Resident Ratio

1.6

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

50

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Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

1522400C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

No

Year Of Graduation Limit

2

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

10

Year 2 Program Size

10

Year 3 Program Size

10

% IMG Residents

0 %

% US MD Residents

100 %

% DO Residents

0 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

4 yrs

Total Positions

40

Total Physician Faculty

65

Faculty:Resident Ratio

1.6

Night Float

No

Night Float (PGY-1)

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

70962

Year 2 Compensation

73311

Year 3 Compensation

76193

PGY-1 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

50 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

24 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

2

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

September 24, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

88

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1522400C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-11-03 to 2026-01-30

Start Dates

June | July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

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Primary Teaching Site

University of California Riverside School of Medicine

Sponsor Institution

University of California Riverside School of Medicine

Primary Institution

University of California Riverside School of Medicine

Participant Institutions

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System | UCR Health Neurosciences | VA Long Beach Healthcare System | Patton State Hospital | Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center | Royale Health Care Center | Riverside University Health Systems Main Campus

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Additional Benefits

Free parkingPlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

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