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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program

PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Oklahoma City, OK(Kansas City, OK Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#146
Specialty Rank
$62,731
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#146
Psychiatry Ranking
54th Percentile
Top 46% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003921184
NRMP Code:
1588400C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Christopher Scott Czapla
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
40
Non-Physician Staff:
8
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
51.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
2%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The University of Oklahoma adult psychiatry residency training program is a small program with a strong foundational clinical focus. Our program offers a balance between evidence-based biological approaches to the treatment of psychiatric disorders along with rational psychotherapeutic approaches.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$62,731
PGY-1
$65,205
PGY-2
$67,773
PGY-3
$71,010
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Oklahoma City, OK
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, OK Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
3,970,497

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$241K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$70K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
3,970,497
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.72
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,731
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,801
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003921184
NRMP Code:
1588400C0YOG
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christopher Scott Czapla
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2026 - 10/2/2026
Interview Period:
10/2/2026 - 12/18/2026
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:
220

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:
1588400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
OU Health-OU Health Physicians
Primary Teaching Site:
OU Health-OU Health Physicians
Contact Person:
Julie Frost
Contact Email:
julie-frost@ouhsc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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