Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Southaven, Mississippi, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education.
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- ACGME code
- 9992700002
- Program director
- Christopher McDaniel
- Location
- Southaven, Mississippi
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 525
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 29.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 28%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Southaven, Mississippi, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education.
In the latest application cycle the program received 525 applications and invited about 29.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- 29.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates43%
- US DO graduates29%
- US IMGs21%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women43%
- Men57%
- White36%
- Asian43%
- Black or African American21%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christopher McDaniel
- Program coordinator
- Scott Rosen
- Coordinator phone
- (662) 772-3607
- Program phone
- (662) 772-4696
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Baptist Memorial Medical Education
7601 Southcrest Pkwy Southaven, MS 38671 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 28% of residents at Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How competitive is Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program?
Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program received 525 applications and interviewed about 29.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program located?
Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program is located at 7601 Southcrest Pkwy Southaven, MS 38671. Its sponsoring institution is Baptist Memorial Medical Education.
Who is the program director of Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program?
The program director is Christopher McDaniel. The program coordinator, Scott Rosen, is the usual contact for application questions.