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Baptist Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by Baptist Health.

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About Baptist Health Program

ACGME code
1400121020
Program director
Erin Townsley
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,364
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baptist Health Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by Baptist Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,364 applications and invited about 11.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
11.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates45%
  • US DO graduates43%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men58%
  • White50%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Erin Townsley
Program coordinator
Stanley Breaux
Coordinator phone
(205) 599-4823
Program phone
(205) 783-7666
Sponsoring institution
Baptist Health

833 Princeton Avenue SW POB III, Suite 200E Birmingham, AL 35211 Open in Google Maps

Baptist Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baptist Health Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Baptist Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at Baptist Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Baptist Health Program offer?

Baptist Health Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baptist Health Program?

Baptist Health Program received 1,364 applications and interviewed about 11.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Baptist Health Program is located at 833 Princeton Avenue SW POB III, Suite 200E Birmingham, AL 35211. Its sponsoring institution is Baptist Health.

Who is the program director of Baptist Health Program?

The program director is Erin Townsley. The program coordinator, Stanley Breaux, is the usual contact for application questions.

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