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Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program

Surgery residency program in Memphis, Tennessee, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education.

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About Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program

ACGME code
4404700001
Program director
Stephen Behrman
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
662
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Memphis, Tennessee, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 662 applications and invited about 17.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
3
Interview rate
17.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White58%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American8%

Contact and location

Program director
Stephen Behrman
Program coordinator
Emily Craig
Coordinator phone
(901) 226-4287
Program phone
(901) 226-3843
Sponsoring institution
Baptist Memorial Medical Education

6025 Walnut Grove Road Suite 207 Memphis, TN 38120 Open in Google Maps

Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program offer?

Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program?

Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program received 662 applications and interviewed about 17.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baptist Memorial Medical Education 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 Memorial Medical Education 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 Memorial Medical Education Program located?

Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program is located at 6025 Walnut Grove Road Suite 207 Memphis, TN 38120. Its sponsoring institution is Baptist Memorial Medical Education.

Who is the program director of Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program?

The program director is Stephen Behrman. The program coordinator, Emily Craig, is the usual contact for application questions.

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