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North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Tupelo, Mississippi, sponsored by North Mississippi Medical Center.

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About North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program

ACGME code
1202721558
Program director
Dennis Smith
Location
Tupelo, Mississippi
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
261
Latest cycle
Interview rate
35.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Tupelo, Mississippi, sponsored by North Mississippi Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 261 applications and invited about 35.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
35.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates46%
  • US DO graduates54%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men38%
  • White71%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American8%

Contact and location

Program director
Dennis Smith
Program coordinator
Anita White
Coordinator phone
(662) 377-2287
Program phone
(662) 377-5057
Sponsoring institution
North Mississippi Medical Center

Family Medicine Residency Center 1665 South Green Street Tupelo, MS 38804 Open in Google Maps

North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program: frequently asked questions

Does North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program IMG-friendly?

North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program offer?

North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program?

North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program received 261 applications and interviewed about 35.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) 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 North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program located?

North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program is located at Family Medicine Residency Center 1665 South Green Street Tupelo, MS 38804. Its sponsoring institution is North Mississippi Medical Center.

Who is the program director of North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo) Program?

The program director is Dennis Smith. The program coordinator, Anita White, is the usual contact for application questions.