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Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Lufkin, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

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About Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program

ACGME code
1204800003
Program director
Jeffrey Bell
Location
Lufkin, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
457
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.6%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Lufkin, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 457 applications and invited about 9.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
9.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Jeffrey Bell
Program coordinator
Jennie Jordan
Coordinator phone
(936) 639-7236
Program phone
(208) 569-4613
Sponsoring institution
Baylor College of Medicine

1201 W Frank Ave Lufkin, TX 75904 Open in Google Maps

Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

How many residency positions does Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program offer?

Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program?

Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program received 457 applications and interviewed about 9.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) 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.

Do program signals help at Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program?

Applicants who sent Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

Where is Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program located?

Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program is located at 1201 W Frank Ave Lufkin, TX 75904. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program?

The program director is Jeffrey Bell. The program coordinator, Jennie Jordan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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