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Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, sponsored by Health Education Services.

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About Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program

ACGME code
1102700074
Program director
Kevin Jordan
Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
IMG residents
52%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program is a not Available Emergency Medicine residency program in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, sponsored by Health Education Services. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 52% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates37%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White48%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Kevin Jordan
Program coordinator
Devann Mcleod
Coordinator phone
(601) 296-3913
Program phone
(504) 236-7331
Sponsoring institution
Health Education Services

Graduate Medical Education 5001 Hardy Street Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Open in Google Maps

Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program: frequently asked questions

Does Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program IMG-friendly?

About 52% of residents at Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program offer?

Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program offers 8 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program?

Applicants who sent Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program located?

Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program is located at Graduate Medical Education 5001 Hardy Street Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Its sponsoring institution is Health Education Services.

Who is the program director of Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program?

The program director is Kevin Jordan. The program coordinator, Devann Mcleod, is the usual contact for application questions.

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