East Central Mississippi Health Network Inc Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Meridian, MS(Meridian, Mississippi Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$50,000
PGY1 Salary
72.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202700560
- NRMP Code:
- 2144120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 106
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 6
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
East Central Health Network is a consortium based community training program with partnerships of 2 major health systems- Ochsner Rush Health System and Baptist Anderson Health System. Residents will complete intern year with rotations in basic core specialties. Residents are encouraged and supported in PGY2 and PGY3 year by ILP (individualized learning plans) based on the goals and track they plan to pursue after completion of residency. Residents also rotate at the Free Clinic of Meridian.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$50,000
PGY-1
$51,000
PGY-2
$52,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $343K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $75K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 35.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 463K
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.42000000000000004
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
11.52
Gas (per gallon)
$3.55
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202700560
- NRMP Code:
- 2144120C0
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 106
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Melissa Stephens
- Email:
- stephensmd98@gmail.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2144120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rush Foundation Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rush Foundation Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Angie Burks
- Contact Email:
- echealthnet@gmail.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 72.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 27th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 18.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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