Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Fort Smith, AR(Smith, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#598
Specialty Rank
$55,133
PGY1 Salary
77.3%
IMG %
#598
Family Medicine Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200400001
- NRMP Code:
- 2295120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 119
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 33
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 24
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 42%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 29%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
New community-based program with engaged faculty in the scenic River Valley area. Affiliation with a state of the art medical school with full access to SIMS lab technology. Patient population area of over 200,000. Generous compensation package with competitive benefits.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$55,133
PGY-1
$56,787
PGY-2
$58,491
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 86(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $290K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $80K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 500K
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.32999999999999996
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
220 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200400001
- NRMP Code:
- 2295120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 119
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christopher Thomas Fortson
- Email:
- familymedresfs@mercy.net
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/18/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2295120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
- Contact Person:
- Sarah Pendergraft
- Contact Email:
- familymedresfs@mercy.net
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 77.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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