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Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Columbus, Mississippi, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education.

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About Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program

ACGME code
1402700211
Program director
Christina Collins
Location
Columbus, Mississippi
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
3,103
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
95%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Columbus, Mississippi, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,103 applications and invited about 6.8% 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 95% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
6.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs76%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White19%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Christina Collins
Program coordinator
Cassidy Snapka
Coordinator phone
(662) 244-2084
Program phone
(662) 244-2960
Sponsoring institution
Baptist Memorial Medical Education

2520 5th Street North PO Box 1307 Columbus, MS 39703 Open in Google Maps

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program IMG-friendly?

About 95% of residents at Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program offer?

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program offers 9 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program?

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program received 3,103 applications and interviewed about 6.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) 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 Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) 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 Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program located?

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program is located at 2520 5th Street North PO Box 1307 Columbus, MS 39703. Its sponsoring institution is Baptist Memorial Medical Education.

Who is the program director of Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Columbus) Program?

The program director is Christina Collins. The program coordinator, Cassidy Snapka, is the usual contact for application questions.

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