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Baptist Health Program

Transitional Year residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by Baptist Health.

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About Baptist Health Program

ACGME code
9990100001
Program director
Lauren Pacheco
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
482
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baptist Health Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by Baptist Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 482 applications and invited about 25.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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

Interview rate
25.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White75%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Lauren Pacheco
Program coordinator
Ann Marie Bond
Coordinator phone
(205) 783-7663
Program phone
(205) 783-7661
Sponsoring institution
Baptist Health

833 Princeton Avenue SW POB III, Suite 200E 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 Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Baptist Health Program?

Baptist Health Program received 482 applications and interviewed about 25.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Baptist Health Program located?

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

Who is the program director of Baptist Health Program?

The program director is Lauren Pacheco. The program coordinator, Ann Marie Bond, is the usual contact for application questions.