IMG Friendly Psychiatry
March 20, 2026
2025 Psychiatry At a Glance
The Numbers Every IMG Applicant Should Know
Before you build your program list, understand the landscape. These are the headline figures from ACGME and NRMP public data for the 2025–2026 cycle and the 2025 Main Residency Match.
2,388
PGY-1 Positions Offered
Psychiatry positions in the 2025 NRMP Main Residency Match.
343
Total IMG Matches
Combined U.S. IMG (153) + Non-U.S. IMG (190) in Psychiatry PGY-1, 2025.
62
New Programs (5 Years)
Newly accredited psychiatry programs across AY 2020–2021 through 2025–2026.
481
Position Growth Since 2021
Psychiatry PGY-1 positions grew from 1,907 in 2021 to 2,388 in 2025.
14.4%
IMG Share of 2025 Matches
343 IMG matches out of 2,380 filled psychiatry PGY-1 positions.
How we define “IMG-favorable” on this page: States and markets showing stronger IMG participation rates, larger psychiatry position volume, higher psychiatry program density, or recent new-program growth. This is a data signal, not a guarantee of acceptance.
Program Concentration
Where Psychiatry Is Concentrated
Program density matters. States with more programs offer more application targets, more interview opportunities, and — in many cases — more visible IMG participation. The ACGME public list for AY 2025–2026 shows 354 psychiatry programs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Here is how the top states stack up.
Psychiatry Programs by State
New York
42
California
31
Florida
23
Texas
20
Pennsylvania
16
New Jersey
12
Illinois
11
Massachusetts
11
Michigan
11
Ohio
10
North Carolina
9
Alabama
8
Maryland
8
0 10 20 30 40
New York alone accounts for 42 programs — nearly 12% of all ACGME-listed psychiatry programs nationally. The top five states (NY, CA, FL, TX, PA) collectively hold 132 programs, representing over 37% of the national total. For IMGs building a targeted list, these states represent the highest-density application markets.
Top 5 States by Program Count
01 New York — 42 programs The single largest psychiatry market in the U.S.
02 California — 31 programs Large volume, competitive market.
03 Florida — 23 programs Growing fast; 2 new programs in 2025–2026.
04 Texas — 20 programs Significant volume across major metros.
05 Pennsylvania — 16 programs Dense academic medical center presence.
Additional States Worth Tracking
| State | Programs |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 12 |
| Illinois | 11 |
| Massachusetts | 11 |
| Michigan | 11 |
| Ohio | 10 |
| North Carolina | 9 |
| Alabama | 8 |
| Maryland | 8 |
| Arizona | 7 |
| Georgia | 7 |
| Virginia | 7 |
| Connecticut | 6 |
| Indiana | 6 |
Source: ACGME public program list, AY 2025–2026. Puerto Rico (2 programs) included in national total.
Market Movement
New Psychiatry Programs in the Last 5 Years
Psychiatry is not a static specialty. 62 newly accredited programs have entered the ACGME system across five academic years. New programs represent emerging application targets — and IMGPrep tracks every one of them.
Newly Accredited Programs
18
10
9
20
5
2020–2021 2021–2022 2022–2023 2024–2025 2025–2026
The 2024–2025 cycle saw the largest single-year surge with 20 new programs — a signal that the specialty is actively expanding capacity. The 2025–2026 cycle has added 5 more programs so far, concentrated in four states.
AY 2025–2026 Newly Accredited Programs
These are the five programs newly accredited for the current academic year. Note: newly accredited programs do not automatically appear in ERAS or participate in the Match in the same cycle.
1
Wellstone, Inc. Program
Alabama — New community-based psychiatry training site entering the ACGME system.
2
North Country HealthCare Program
Arizona — Expanding psychiatry training capacity in the Southwest.
3
USF Morsani / TGH Behavioral Health Hospital
Florida — University of South Florida partnership with TGH Behavioral Health Hospital.
4
BayCare Health System Program
Florida — Florida’s second new program this cycle; BayCare is a major regional health system.
5
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
New York — Adding to New York’s already dominant 42-program psychiatry market.
Florida leads this cycle with 2 new programs. The 5 new programs span 4 states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida (×2), and New York. IMGPrep enrolled candidates receive addendum alerts when programs like these are confirmed in ERAS.
2025 NRMP Match Data
What the 2025 Match Says About IMG Psychiatry Opportunity
The 2025 NRMP Main Residency Match data provides the clearest picture of where psychiatry stands for IMGs right now. Psychiatry filled 2,380 of 2,388 positions — a 99.7% fill rate — with only 8 positions going unfilled nationally.
2025 Psychiatry PGY-1 Match Breakdown
U.S. MD Senior 1,433
U.S. DO Senior 542
Non-U.S. IMG 190
U.S. IMG 153
MD Graduate 40
DO Graduate 22
Key Match Figures — Psychiatry PGY-1, 2025
404 Programs participated in the Match
2,388 Positions offered; 2,380 filled
153 U.S. IMG matches in Psychiatry PGY-1
190 Non-U.S. IMG matches in Psychiatry PGY-1
343 Total IMG matches — 14.4% of filled positions
Only 8 positions went unfilled nationally
Psychiatry Position Growth: 2021–2025
Psychiatry has added 481 PGY-1 positions over four Match cycles — a 25% increase in available seats. This is one of the strongest specialty-level growth stories in the Match.
Positions Offered
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
IMG Match Trend: 2021–2025
Non-U.S. IMG psychiatry matches rose from 133 in 2021 to 190 in 2025 — a clear upward trajectory. U.S. IMG matches peaked at 202 in 2023 and came in at 153 in 2025. Both groups are active in this specialty.
U.S. IMG Matches
Non-U.S. IMG Matches
170
133
2021 183
140
2022 202
149
2023 178
185
2024 153
190
2025 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Interpretation: Non-U.S. IMG psychiatry match counts rose materially over this period. U.S. IMG match counts peaked in 2023 and have been volatile since. Growth in total positions has not expanded IMG share proportionally — competition within the IMG pool is increasing.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: Psychiatry Residency for IMGs
These questions reflect what IMG applicants most commonly ask about psychiatry residency data, program availability, and application strategy.
How many Psychiatry residency programs are there in the U.S.?
IMGPrep verified program lists show 354 psychiatry programs. This total includes programs in Puerto Rico. The Match included 404 programs that participated — a figure that can differ from the accredited count because some programs participate in the match without being newly listed, and vice versa.
Which states have the most Psychiatry residency programs?
New York leads with 42 programs, followed by California (31), Florida (23), Texas (20), and Pennsylvania (16). The top five states account for over 37% of all psychiatry programs nationally. New Jersey (12), Illinois, Massachusetts, and Michigan (11 each) round out the next tier.
How many new Psychiatry residency programs have opened in the last 5 years?
62 newly accredited psychiatry programs were added over the last five academic cycles. The largest single-year surge saw 20 new programs. This represents meaningful specialty expansion and creates new application targets that may not appear in older or static program databases.
Which new Psychiatry programs were added this year?
Five programs were newly accredited this cycle: Wellstone, Inc. (Alabama), North Country HealthCare (Arizona), USF Morsani/TGH Behavioral Health Hospital (Florida), BayCare Health System (Florida), and Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (New York). Important: newly accredited programs do not automatically participate in ERAS or the Match in the same cycle they are accredited.
Is Psychiatry growing in the Match?
Yes. Psychiatry PGY-1 positions offered in the Match grew from 1,907 to 2,388 over four cycles — an increase of 481 positions, or approximately 25%. The specialty also maintains a near-perfect fill rate (2,380 of 2,388 positions filled in the most recent cycle), indicating strong demand from both programs and applicants.
Do IMGs match into Psychiatry?
Yes. In the most recent cycle, 343 IMGs matched into Psychiatry PGY-1 positions — 153 U.S. IMGs and 190 Non-U.S. IMGs. Non-U.S. IMG psychiatry matches have risen from 133 to 190 over four cycles. Both groups are active participants in this specialty. State-level data shows that markets like New York (87 total IMG matches) and Florida (48 total IMG matches) combine high position volume with visible IMG participation.
Why is a customized residency list better than a generic program directory?
A generic directory shows you all 354 programs. A customized IMGPrep list shows you the programs where your application is most likely to pass the selective screen, based on IMG participation signals, position volume, program-level screening behavior, and your specific profile. IMGPrep also sends addendum updates when new programs are confirmed in ERAS — so your list stays current through the application cycle, not just at the moment it was built.
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