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South Central Regional Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Laurel, Mississippi, sponsored by South Central Regional Medical Center.

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About South Central Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1402700003
Program director
Deepu Thoppil
Location
Laurel, Mississippi
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
2,317
Latest cycle
Interview rate
2.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
73%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

South Central Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Laurel, Mississippi, sponsored by South Central Regional Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,317 applications and invited about 2.2% 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 73% 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 hospitalist, primary care and rural 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
2.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs55%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White9%
  • Asian73%

Contact and location

Program director
Deepu Thoppil
Program coordinator
Kathy Greer
Coordinator phone
(601) 426-5128
Program phone
(601) 426-4314
Sponsoring institution
South Central Regional Medical Center

1220 Jefferson St Laurel, MS 39440 Open in Google Maps

South Central Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does South Central Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. South Central Regional 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 South Central Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 73% of residents at South Central 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. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does South Central Regional Medical Center Program offer?

South Central Regional Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is South Central Regional Medical Center Program?

South Central Regional Medical Center Program received 2,317 applications and interviewed about 2.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for South Central 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 South Central 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 South Central Regional Medical Center Program located?

South Central Regional Medical Center Program is located at 1220 Jefferson St Laurel, MS 39440. Its sponsoring institution is South Central Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of South Central Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Deepu Thoppil. The program coordinator, Kathy Greer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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