University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Program
About This Program
In the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Residency Program, we are reimagining health care and physician practice to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. As a core member of our team, residents participate in a range of activities that provide a challenging, comprehensive and stimulating educational experience. This unique program emphasizes prevention, early-intervention, community-based experiences and comprehensive care to produce top-notch psychiatrists in Northern Nevada.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Arden D Dingle, MD, BA, MD
Univ of Nevada Reno Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Emily Mainwaring, C-TAGME
Univ of Nevada Reno Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Nevada Reno Sch of Med
#215
5190 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89502
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557-0046
1000 Locust St
Reno, NV 89502-2597
5190 Neil Rd
Ste 215
Reno, NV 89502
480 Galletti Way
Sparks, NV 89431
77 Pringle Way
Reno, NV 89520
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.