Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by Prime South GME Consortium.

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About Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1402800002
Program director
Amit Patel
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
3,566
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
92%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by Prime South GME Consortium. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,566 applications and invited about 5% 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 92% 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.

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
13
Interview rate
5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs69%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White8%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Amit Patel
Program coordinator
Heather Mayes
Coordinator phone
(816) 943-7604
Sponsoring institution
Prime South GME Consortium

1000 Carondelet Drive Kansas City, MO 64114 Open in Google Maps

Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 92% of residents at Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph 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. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program offer?

Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program?

Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program received 3,566 applications and interviewed about 5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph 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 Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph 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 Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program located?

Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program is located at 1000 Carondelet Drive Kansas City, MO 64114. Its sponsoring institution is Prime South GME Consortium.

Who is the program director of Prime South GME Consortium/St. Joseph Medical Center Program?

The program director is Amit Patel. The program coordinator, Heather Mayes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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