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Lexington Health Program

Family Medicine residency program in West Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Lexington Health.

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About Lexington Health Program

ACGME code
1204500002
Program director
Matthew Snyder
Location
West Columbia, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
265
Latest cycle
Interview rate
32.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Lexington Health Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in West Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Lexington Health. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 265 applications and invited about 32.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

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
13
Interview rate
32.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White49%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Snyder
Program coordinator
Taylor McDaniel
Coordinator phone
(803) 935-8304
Program phone
(850) 305-4200
Sponsoring institution
Lexington Health

Lexington Medical Center/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia Program 145 Sunset Court, Suite 300 West Columbia, SC 29169 Open in Google Maps

Lexington Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Lexington Health Program sponsor visas?

Lexington Health Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Lexington Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at Lexington Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Lexington Health Program offer?

Lexington Health Program offers 13 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Lexington Health Program?

Lexington Health Program received 265 applications and interviewed about 32.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Lexington Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Lexington Health 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 Lexington Health Program located?

Lexington Health Program is located at Lexington Medical Center/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia Program 145 Sunset Court, Suite 300 West Columbia, SC 29169. Its sponsoring institution is Lexington Health.

Who is the program director of Lexington Health Program?

The program director is Matthew Snyder. The program coordinator, Taylor McDaniel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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