Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, sponsored by Health Education Services.

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About Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1402800916
Program director
Roland Njoh
Location
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
749
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
91%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, sponsored by Health Education Services. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 749 applications and invited about 13.2% 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 91% 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. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
13.2%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs81%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White19%
  • Asian57%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Roland Njoh
Program coordinator
Caitlyn Wilfong
Coordinator phone
(573) 776-9493
Sponsoring institution
Health Education Services

3100 Oak Grove Rd Attn: Matthew Riffle Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Open in Google Maps

Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center 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/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 91% of residents at Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center 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/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program?

Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program received 749 applications and interviewed about 13.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center 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/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center 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/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program located?

Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program is located at 3100 Oak Grove Rd Attn: Matthew Riffle Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Its sponsoring institution is Health Education Services.

Who is the program director of Health Education Services/Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Roland Njoh. The program coordinator, Caitlyn Wilfong, is the usual contact for application questions.

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