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White River Health System Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Batesville, Arkansas, sponsored by White River Health System.

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About White River Health System Program

ACGME code
1400400925
Program director
Kalyan Gonugunta
Location
Batesville, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
2,971
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
93%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

White River Health System Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Batesville, Arkansas, sponsored by White River Health System.

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,971 applications and invited about 4.7% 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 93% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
4.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs60%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White10%
  • Asian73%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kalyan Gonugunta
Program coordinator
Ashley Johnson
Coordinator phone
(870) 262-2700
Sponsoring institution
White River Health System

1710 Harrison Street Batesville, AR 72501 Open in Google Maps

White River Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does White River Health System Program sponsor visas?

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

Is White River Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 93% of residents at White River Health System 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 competitive is White River Health System Program?

White River Health System Program received 2,971 applications and interviewed about 4.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for White River Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has White River Health System 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 White River Health System Program located?

White River Health System Program is located at 1710 Harrison Street Batesville, AR 72501. Its sponsoring institution is White River Health System.

Who is the program director of White River Health System Program?

The program director is Kalyan Gonugunta. The program coordinator, Ashley Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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