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Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program

Transitional Year residency program in Southaven, Mississippi, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education.

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About Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program

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
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.