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Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Aiken, South Carolina, sponsored by Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

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About Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program

ACGME code
1404500001
Program director
Khalid Abusaada
Location
Aiken, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
3,770
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
94%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Aiken, South Carolina, sponsored by Aiken Regional Medical Centers. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,770 applications and invited about 4.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 94% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
4.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs77%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White20%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Khalid Abusaada
Program coordinator
Glenda Sabb
Coordinator phone
(803) 641-5235
Program phone
(803) 641-5501
Sponsoring institution
Aiken Regional Medical Centers

302 University Parkway Aiken, SC 29801 Open in Google Maps

Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program: frequently asked questions

Does Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program sponsor visas?

Aiken Regional Medical Centers 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 Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program IMG-friendly?

About 94% of residents at Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program offer?

Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program?

Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program received 3,770 applications and interviewed about 4.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program located?

Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program is located at 302 University Parkway Aiken, SC 29801. Its sponsoring institution is Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Who is the program director of Aiken Regional Medical Centers Program?

The program director is Khalid Abusaada. The program coordinator, Glenda Sabb, is the usual contact for application questions.

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