Internal MedicineCommunity-based

Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Dothan, Alabama, sponsored by Health Education Services.

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About Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program

ACGME code
1400100002
Program director
Russell Bedsole
Location
Dothan, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,748
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Dothan, Alabama, sponsored by Health Education Services. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,748 applications and invited about 7% 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 100% 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 70 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs92%

Demographics

  • Women23%
  • Men69%
  • Asian77%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Russell Bedsole
Program coordinator
Lisa Collins
Coordinator phone
(334) 793-5000
Sponsoring institution
Health Education Services

4370 W Main Street Dothan, AL 36305 Open in Google Maps

Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital 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 Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital 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 Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program offer?

Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program?

Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program received 1,748 applications and interviewed about 7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital 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 Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program located?

Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program is located at 4370 W Main Street Dothan, AL 36305. Its sponsoring institution is Health Education Services.

Who is the program director of Health Education Services/Flowers Hospital Program?

The program director is Russell Bedsole. The program coordinator, Lisa Collins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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