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Baylor College of Medicine Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

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About Baylor College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1404821422
Program director
Galant Chan
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
55
First-year spots
Applicants
3,154
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baylor College of Medicine Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. It offers 55 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,154 applications and invited about 14.8% 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 8% 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. The program offers primary care and research 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
55
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White36%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Galant Chan
Program coordinator
Joan Smith
Coordinator phone
(713) 798-5588
Program phone
(713) 798-9145
Sponsoring institution
Baylor College of Medicine

Medicine Residency Office 7200 Cambridge McNair Campus, A10.198 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Baylor College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Baylor College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Baylor College of Medicine 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 Baylor College of Medicine Program offer?

Baylor College of Medicine Program offers 55 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 55 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baylor College of Medicine Program?

Baylor College of Medicine Program received 3,154 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baylor College of Medicine 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 Baylor College of Medicine Program located?

Baylor College of Medicine Program is located at Medicine Residency Office 7200 Cambridge McNair Campus, A10.198 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Galant Chan. The program coordinator, Joan Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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