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East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program

Family Medicine residency program in Meridian, Mississippi, sponsored by East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc..

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About East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program

ACGME code
1202700560
Program director
John Johnston
Location
Meridian, Mississippi
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
400
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
78%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Meridian, Mississippi, sponsored by East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc.. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 400 applications and invited about 27.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 78% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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

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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: interviewed25%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed57%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed20%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
27.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs78%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White22%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American39%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander11%

Contact and location

Program director
John Johnston
Program coordinator
Deena Carpenter
Coordinator phone
(601) 484-2793
Sponsoring institution
East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc.

905c South Frontage Road Meridian, MS 39301 Open in Google Maps

East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program: frequently asked questions

Does East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program sponsor visas?

East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program IMG-friendly?

About 78% of residents at East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program offer?

East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program?

East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program received 400 applications and interviewed about 27.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. 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 East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program?

Applicants who sent East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 25%.

Where is East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program located?

East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program is located at 905c South Frontage Road Meridian, MS 39301. Its sponsoring institution is East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc..

Who is the program director of East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program?

The program director is John Johnston. The program coordinator, Deena Carpenter, is the usual contact for application questions.

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