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Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Searcy, Arkansas, sponsored by Unity Health-White County Medical Center.

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About Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200400726
Program director
Dewey McAfee
Location
Searcy, Arkansas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
346
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
39%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Searcy, Arkansas, sponsored by Unity Health-White County Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 346 applications and invited about 28.6% 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 39% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 48 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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: interviewed29%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed41%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed23%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
28.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates28%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs39%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White56%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Dewey McAfee
Program coordinator
Michele Pearson
Coordinator phone
(501) 380-2299
Program phone
(501) 380-2296
Sponsoring institution
Unity Health-White County Medical Center

3214 East Race Ave. Searcy, AR 72143 Open in Google Maps

Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 39% of residents at Unity Health-White County Medical Center 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 Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program offer?

Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program?

Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program received 346 applications and interviewed about 28.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Unity Health-White County Medical Center 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 Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 29%.

Where is Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program located?

Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program is located at 3214 East Race Ave. Searcy, AR 72143. Its sponsoring institution is Unity Health-White County Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program?

The program director is Dewey McAfee. The program coordinator, Michele Pearson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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