Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

St Elizabeth Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Edgewood, Kentucky, sponsored by St Elizabeth Medical Center.

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About St Elizabeth Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1202011143
Program director
Karl Schmitt
Location
Edgewood, Kentucky
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
365
Latest cycle
Interview rate
34.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Elizabeth Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Edgewood, Kentucky, sponsored by St Elizabeth Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 365 applications and invited about 34.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • 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
10
Interview rate
34.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White93%
  • Black or African American7%

Contact and location

Program director
Karl Schmitt
Program coordinator
Melissa Fisk
Coordinator phone
(859) 301-3841
Sponsoring institution
St Elizabeth Medical Center

413 South Loop Road Edgewood, KY 41017 Open in Google Maps

St Elizabeth Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Elizabeth Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is St Elizabeth Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

St Elizabeth Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does St Elizabeth Medical Center Program offer?

St Elizabeth Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Elizabeth Medical Center Program?

St Elizabeth Medical Center Program received 365 applications and interviewed about 34.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Elizabeth Medical Center Program?

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

St Elizabeth Medical Center Program is located at 413 South Loop Road Edgewood, KY 41017. Its sponsoring institution is St Elizabeth Medical Center.

Who is the program director of St Elizabeth Medical Center Program?

The program director is Karl Schmitt. The program coordinator, Melissa Fisk, is the usual contact for application questions.