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Baptist Health Program

Surgery residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by Baptist Health.

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About Baptist Health Program

ACGME code
4400121020
Program director
Edgar Frey
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
677
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baptist Health Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by Baptist Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 677 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates57%
  • US DO graduates43%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White87%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Edgar Frey
Program coordinator
Stanley Breaux
Coordinator phone
(205) 599-4823
Program phone
(205) 783-3098
Sponsoring institution
Baptist Health

833 Princeton Avenue SW POB III, Suite 200-E Birmingham, AL 35211 Open in Google Maps

Baptist Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baptist Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baptist Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Baptist Health Program IMG-friendly?

Baptist Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Baptist Health Program offer?

Baptist Health Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baptist Health Program?

Baptist Health Program received 677 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baptist Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baptist Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Baptist Health Program located?

Baptist Health Program is located at 833 Princeton Avenue SW POB III, Suite 200-E Birmingham, AL 35211. Its sponsoring institution is Baptist Health.

Who is the program director of Baptist Health Program?

The program director is Edgar Frey. The program coordinator, Stanley Breaux, is the usual contact for application questions.

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