Internal MedicineCommunity-based

CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Hot Springs, Arkansas, sponsored by CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs.

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About CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program

ACGME code
1400400929
Program director
Ashley Jenkins
Location
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
3,354
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
97%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Hot Springs, Arkansas, sponsored by CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,354 applications and invited about 7.1% 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 97% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
7.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs59%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men59%
  • White14%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Ashley Jenkins
Program coordinator
Alley Heaston
Coordinator phone
(501) 622-2175
Program phone
(225) 892-3981
Sponsoring institution
CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs

300 Werner Street Hot Springs, AR 71913 Open in Google Maps

CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program: frequently asked questions

Does CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program sponsor visas?

CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program IMG-friendly?

About 97% of residents at CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program offer?

CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program?

CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program received 3,354 applications and interviewed about 7.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs 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 CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program located?

CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program is located at 300 Werner Street Hot Springs, AR 71913. Its sponsoring institution is CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs.

Who is the program director of CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs Program?

The program director is Ashley Jenkins. The program coordinator, Alley Heaston, is the usual contact for application questions.

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