Morehouse School of Medicine/CHI St. Vincent's (Hot Springs) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Hot Springs, AR(Springs, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
$58,887
PGY1 Salary
81.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400400929
- NRMP Code:
- 2277140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 236
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 14/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 45
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 40
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs (CHI) is a level 2 trauma center that serves the southwest quadrant of Arkansas. Residents have an expansive patient population. Morehouse School of Medicine has partnered with CHI and serves as the Sponsoring institution. Morehouse will provide additional educational resources to our residents. - CHI IM Residency is on the 4+1 scheduling system. Continuity Clinic patient encounters are increasing. Inpatient hospitalist floor has a census of 160 patients daily.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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)
- 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
Optional
Salary Progression
$58,887
PGY-1
$59,979
PGY-2
$61,019
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 77(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $344K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $39K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,018,669
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.66
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
220 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400400929
- NRMP Code:
- 2277140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 236
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David Slay
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/6/2025 - 1/9/2026
- 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:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- 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:
- 2277140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- CHI St Vincent-Hot Springs
- Primary Teaching Site:
- CHI St Vincent-Hot Springs
- Contact Person:
- Alley Heaston
- Contact Email:
- alley.heaston@commonspirit.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
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
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 81.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 18.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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