Family MedicineCommunity-basedSponsors J-1

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program

Family Medicine residency program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, sponsored by Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.

See how you match

About Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program

ACGME code
1200400001
Program director
Christopher Fortson
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,480
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
77%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, sponsored by Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,480 applications and invited about 10.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 77% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
10
Interview rate
10.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs35%
  • Non-US IMGs42%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White27%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Fortson
Program coordinator
Martha Pendleton
Coordinator phone
(479) 314-1153
Program phone
(479) 573-3838
Sponsoring institution
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

7301 Rogers Ave Fort Smith, AR 72903 Open in Google Maps

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program: frequently asked questions

Does Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program IMG-friendly?

About 77% of residents at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program offer?

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program?

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program received 1,480 applications and interviewed about 10.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program?

Applicants who sent Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 10%.

Where is Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program located?

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program is located at 7301 Rogers Ave Fort Smith, AR 72903. Its sponsoring institution is Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Who is the program director of Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program?

The program director is Christopher Fortson. The program coordinator, Martha Pendleton, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Family Medicine programs nearby