Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
McAlester, OK(Mcalester, OK Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#740
Specialty Rank
$59,724
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#740
Family Medicine Ranking
3rd Percentile
Top 97% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203900666
- NRMP Code:
- 2162120C5YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 196
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 45%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are an unopposed Family Medicine program that is ACGME Accredited with Osteopathic Recognition. McAlester Regional Health Center is a medical hub for 13 counties in Southeast Oklahoma. PGY2 and PGY3 residents (who are eligible) have opportunities to moonlight within the MRHC urgent care or venture out to other entities in the surrounding area. Our high-quality residents enjoy autonomy while they develop leadership skills.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,724
PGY-1
$61,885
PGY-2
$64,258
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 90(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $290K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 221K
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.38
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
12.96
Gas (per gallon)
$4.00
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203900666
- NRMP Code:
- 2162120C5YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lori A Peters
- Email:
- lori.a.peters@mrhcok.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/2/2026 - 1/12/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 196
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:
- 2162120C5
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- McAlester Regional Health Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- McAlester Regional Health Center
- Contact Person:
- Gayla Beaty
- Contact Email:
- gaburow@mrhcok.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 196
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 91.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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