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McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Florence, South Carolina, sponsored by McLeod Regional Medical Center.

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About McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program

ACGME code
1204500675
Program director
Lisa Heichberger
Location
Florence, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
376
Latest cycle
IMG residents
54%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Florence, South Carolina, sponsored by McLeod Regional Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 376 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 54% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs54%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White50%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Heichberger
Program coordinator
Brooke Smith
Coordinator phone
(843) 777-5738
Program phone
(803) 435-5236
Sponsoring institution
McLeod Regional Medical Center

555 East Cheves St Florence, SC 29506 Open in Google Maps

McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program: frequently asked questions

Does McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program IMG-friendly?

About 54% of residents at McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) 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 McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program offer?

McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program located?

McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program is located at 555 East Cheves St Florence, SC 29506. Its sponsoring institution is McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of McLeod Regional Medical Center (Rural) Program?

The program director is Lisa Heichberger. The program coordinator, Brooke Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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