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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program

Surgery residency program in Temple, Texas, sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple).

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About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program

ACGME code
4404821339
Program director
Debra Doherty
Location
Temple, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
868
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Temple, Texas, sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple). It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 868 applications and invited about 13.4% 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 6% 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 research track.

Requirements and screening

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  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
13.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White64%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%

Contact and location

Program director
Debra Doherty
Program coordinator
Latoya Pedican
Coordinator phone
(254) 724-2366
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)

Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital 2401 S 31st Street Department of Surgery Temple, TX 76508 Open in Google Maps

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) 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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program offer?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program received 868 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) 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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program located?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program is located at Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital 2401 S 31st Street Department of Surgery Temple, TX 76508. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple).

Who is the program director of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

The program director is Debra Doherty. The program coordinator, Latoya Pedican, is the usual contact for application questions.

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