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
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
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
- Email:
- heather.redwood@nmhs.net
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-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
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 65.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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