Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program
PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Searcy, AR(Searcy, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#264
Specialty Rank
$60,060
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#264
Psychiatry Ranking
17th Percentile
Top 83% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4002800116
- NRMP Code:
- 2104400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 53
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 231
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Diverse Patient Populations: a wide range of patient demographics, including urban, rural, & underserved communities; Innovative Curriculum: Incorporating research, evidence-based practices, & interdisciplinary approaches; Unique Training Opportunities: Rotations in specialized facilities such as psychiatric emergency services, inpatient units, outpatient clinics, & community mental health centers; Supportive Learning Environment: emphasize mentorship, wellness, & professional development
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$60,060
PGY-1
$62,374
PGY-2
$64,792
PGY-3
$67,366
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 82(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $350K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $77K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,018,669
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.51
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
220 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4002800116
- NRMP Code:
- 2104400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 53
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Robert Strayhan
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/10/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 235
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 231
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:
- 2104400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Unity Health-White County Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Unity Health-White County Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Dayna S Isham
- Contact Email:
- dayna.isham@unity-health.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 231
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 95.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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