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St. Bernards Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Jonesboro, Arkansas, sponsored by St. Bernards Medical Center.

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About St. Bernards Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400400541
Program director
Abhijit Shivkumar
Location
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
2,154
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
71%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St. Bernards Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Jonesboro, Arkansas, sponsored by St. Bernards Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,154 applications and invited about 9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 71% 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 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs29%
  • Non-US IMGs42%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White29%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Abhijit Shivkumar
Program coordinator
Rachel Statler
Coordinator phone
(870) 207-7300
Program phone
(780) 910-7799
Sponsoring institution
St. Bernards Medical Center

Attn: Rachel Statler 225 E Washington Ave Jonesboro, AR 72401 Open in Google Maps

St. Bernards Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does St. Bernards Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St. Bernards 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 St. Bernards Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 71% of residents at St. Bernards 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 St. Bernards Medical Center Program offer?

St. Bernards Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St. Bernards Medical Center Program?

St. Bernards Medical Center Program received 2,154 applications and interviewed about 9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St. Bernards 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 St. Bernards 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 St. Bernards Medical Center Program located?

St. Bernards Medical Center Program is located at Attn: Rachel Statler 225 E Washington Ave Jonesboro, AR 72401. Its sponsoring institution is St. Bernards Medical Center.

Who is the program director of St. Bernards Medical Center Program?

The program director is Abhijit Shivkumar. The program coordinator, Rachel Statler, is the usual contact for application questions.

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