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North Mississippi Medical Center Program

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

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About North Mississippi Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1402700213
Program director
David Pizzimenti
Location
Tupelo, Mississippi
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
24
First-year spots
Applicants
3,998
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
57%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

North Mississippi Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Tupelo, Mississippi, sponsored by North Mississippi Medical Center. It offers 24 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,998 applications and invited about 5.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 57% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
24
Interview rate
5.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs47%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White38%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
David Pizzimenti
Program coordinator
Dorie Crouch
Coordinator phone
(662) 377-6652
Sponsoring institution
North Mississippi Medical Center

830 South Gloster Street Tupelo, MS 38801 Open in Google Maps

North Mississippi Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does North Mississippi Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. North Mississippi 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 North Mississippi Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 57% of residents at North Mississippi Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

North Mississippi Medical Center Program offers 24 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 24 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is North Mississippi Medical Center Program?

North Mississippi Medical Center Program received 3,998 applications and interviewed about 5.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for North Mississippi 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 North Mississippi Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is North Mississippi Medical Center Program located?

North Mississippi Medical Center Program is located at 830 South Gloster Street Tupelo, MS 38801. Its sponsoring institution is North Mississippi Medical Center.

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

The program director is David Pizzimenti. The program coordinator, Dorie Crouch, is the usual contact for application questions.

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