Internal MedicineCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jonesboro) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Jonesboro, Arkansas, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education.

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About Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jonesboro) Program

ACGME code
1400400926
Program director
Dylan Hooks
Location
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
697
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jonesboro) Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Jonesboro, Arkansas, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 697 applications and invited about 16.9% 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 and H-1B 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
16.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates63%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White71%
  • Asian29%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Dylan Hooks
Program coordinator
Jeremy Frakes
Coordinator phone
(870) 936-7746
Program phone
(870) 936-8000
Sponsoring institution
Baptist Memorial Medical Education

4800 E Johnson Avenue Jonesboro, AR 72405 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

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

About 13% of residents at Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jonesboro) 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 and H-1B visas.

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

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jonesboro) Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jonesboro) Program received 697 applications and interviewed about 16.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jonesboro) Program is located at 4800 E Johnson Avenue Jonesboro, AR 72405. Its sponsoring institution is Baptist Memorial Medical Education.

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

The program director is Dylan Hooks. The program coordinator, Jeremy Frakes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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