Lexington Health Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in West Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Lexington Health.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.