Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Missouri-Columbia Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

About University of Missouri-Columbia Program

ACGME code
3002821185
Program director
Alicia Dessain
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
533
Latest cycle
IMG residents
58%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 533 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 58% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
533
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White42%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Alicia Dessain
Program coordinator
Shannon Eierman
Coordinator phone
(573) 882-3014
Program phone
(781) 259-0270
Sponsoring institution
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

1 Hospital Dr. M545 Columbia, MO 65212 Open in Google Maps

University of Missouri-Columbia Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Missouri-Columbia Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Missouri-Columbia Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Missouri-Columbia Program IMG-friendly?

About 58% of residents at University of Missouri-Columbia Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Missouri-Columbia Program offer?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program offers 3 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Missouri-Columbia Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

Applicants who sent University of Missouri-Columbia Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Missouri-Columbia Program located?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is located at 1 Hospital Dr. M545 Columbia, MO 65212. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

The program director is Alicia Dessain. The program coordinator, Shannon Eierman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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