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University of Kansas (Wichita) Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Wichita, KS(Wichita, KS Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#136
Specialty Rank
$64,215
PGY1 Salary
45.8%
IMG %
#136
Psychiatry Ranking
57th Percentile
Top 43% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001921254
NRMP Code:
3054400C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
Non-Physician Staff:
9
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
60%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program is a hybrid with access to the resources of The University of Kansas while providing training in a community based system. This provides the trainee with the best of both worlds and a diverse training experience.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,215
PGY-1
$65,597
PGY-2
$67,902
PGY-3
$70,626
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Wichita, KS
Metropolitan Area
Wichita, KS Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
2,935,922

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
92(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$283K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$69K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
2,935,922
Median Age
32 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.54
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
298 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
57%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,215
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,799
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001921254
NRMP Code:
3054400C0STEP
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jana Lincoln
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3054400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ascension Via Christi St Joseph
Primary Teaching Site:
Ascension Via Christi St Joseph
Contact Person:
Mike Parmley
Contact Email:
mparmley@kumc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
45.8%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
34th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
37.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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