Internal MedicineCommunity-basedSponsors J-1

Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program

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

See how you match

About Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400400927
Program director
Courtney Hicks
Location
Searcy, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,364
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
87%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Searcy, Arkansas, sponsored by Unity Health-White County Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,364 applications and invited about 10.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 87% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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

See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
10.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs31%
  • Non-US IMGs56%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White17%
  • Asian53%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Courtney Hicks
Program coordinator
Susan Fell
Coordinator phone
(501) 380-2298
Program phone
(501) 380-2228
Sponsoring institution
Unity Health-White County Medical Center

3214 E 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 87% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program received 1,364 applications and interviewed about 10.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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

Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program is located at 3214 E 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 Courtney Hicks. The program coordinator, Susan Fell, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Internal Medicine programs nearby