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Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jackson) Program

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

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About Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jackson) Program

ACGME code
1402700002
Program director
Jerry Sheppard
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
2,117
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
67%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jackson) Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Jackson, Mississippi, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,117 applications and invited about 6% 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 67% 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White42%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Jerry Sheppard
Program coordinator
Jennifer Humphries
Coordinator phone
(601) 292-4517
Program phone
(601) 968-1000
Sponsoring institution
Baptist Memorial Medical Education

1190 N State Street Suite 400 Jackson, MS 39202 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jackson) 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 (Jackson) Program IMG-friendly?

About 67% of residents at Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jackson) 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 (Jackson) Program offer?

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jackson) Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jackson) Program received 2,117 applications and interviewed about 6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jackson) Program is located at 1190 N State Street Suite 400 Jackson, MS 39202. Its sponsoring institution is Baptist Memorial Medical Education.

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

The program director is Jerry Sheppard. The program coordinator, Jennifer Humphries, is the usual contact for application questions.

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