Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jonesboro) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Jonesboro, AR(Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$60,382
PGY1 Salary
20.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400400926
- NRMP Code:
- 2269140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 23
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 50
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 50
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program trains residents in a highly-focused, tailored program led by experienced teaching faculty who encourage a dynamic learning environment. Training in our community-based program, residents benefit from more hands-on primary care and subspecialty experience through one-on-one work in clinical settings. IM residents will be fully prepared to practice medicine by mastering the required curricula, disciplines and technologies.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
$60,382
PGY-1
$62,400
PGY-2
$64,417
PGY-3
$67,450
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 94(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $279K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $76K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.21
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
220 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.17
Restaurant Meal
13.8
Gas (per gallon)
$4.25
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400400926
- NRMP Code:
- 2269140C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Mackey
- Email:
- imres.nea@bmhcc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 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
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- 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:
- 2269140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Kelli Watson
- Contact Email:
- imres.nea@bmhcc.org
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
- Paid Leave Days:
- 23
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 20.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 66.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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