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Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Southaven, Mississippi, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education.

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About Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program

ACGME code
1202700002
Program director
Joseph Hogue
Location
Southaven, Mississippi
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,167
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
80%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Southaven, Mississippi, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,167 applications and invited about 10.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 80% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
10.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White13%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American38%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Hogue
Program coordinator
Laura Martin
Coordinator phone
(901) 226-1350
Sponsoring institution
Baptist Memorial Medical Education

7601 Southcrest Pkwy Southaven, MS 38671 Open in Google Maps

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program IMG-friendly?

About 80% of residents at Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program offer?

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program?

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program received 1,167 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program located?

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program is located at 7601 Southcrest Pkwy Southaven, MS 38671. Its sponsoring institution is Baptist Memorial Medical Education.

Who is the program director of Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Southaven) Program?

The program director is Joseph Hogue. The program coordinator, Laura Martin, is the usual contact for application questions.