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North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program

Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tupelo, MS(Tupelo, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#424
Specialty Rank
$62,704
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#424
Family Medicine Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202721558
NRMP Code:
1218120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
79

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
56
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
8
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
28.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$62,704
PGY-1
$65,169
PGY-2
$67,491
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Tupelo, MS
Metropolitan Area
Tupelo, MS Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
74(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$251K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$76K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
98K
Median Age
44 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.49
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
69%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
12.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
47

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,704
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$84,735
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202721558
NRMP Code:
1218120C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
79
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Dennis Smith
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 1/8/2027
Interview Period:
9/28/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
194
Min Step 2 Score:
214

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:
1218120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
North Mississippi Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
North Mississippi Medical Center
Contact Person:
Heather L Redwood
Contact Email:
hredwood@nmhs.net

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
65.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

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