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Forrest General Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, sponsored by Forrest General Hospital.

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About Forrest General Hospital Program

ACGME code
1202700559
Program director
Rambod Rouhbakhsh
Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
389
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
29%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Forrest General Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, sponsored by Forrest General Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 389 applications and invited about 24.9% 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 29% 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 55 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
24.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates43%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs29%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White76%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%

Contact and location

Program director
Rambod Rouhbakhsh
Program coordinator
Helon Lofton
Coordinator phone
(601) 288-4479
Sponsoring institution
Forrest General Hospital

6051 US Highway 49 Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7243 Open in Google Maps

Forrest General Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Forrest General Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Forrest General Hospital 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 Forrest General Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 29% of residents at Forrest General Hospital 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 Forrest General Hospital Program offer?

Forrest General Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Forrest General Hospital Program?

Forrest General Hospital Program received 389 applications and interviewed about 24.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Forrest General Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Forrest General Hospital 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.

Where is Forrest General Hospital Program located?

Forrest General Hospital Program is located at 6051 US Highway 49 Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7243. Its sponsoring institution is Forrest General Hospital.

Who is the program director of Forrest General Hospital Program?

The program director is Rambod Rouhbakhsh. The program coordinator, Helon Lofton, is the usual contact for application questions.