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Mississippi State Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Whitfield, Mississippi, sponsored by Mississippi State Hospital.

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About Mississippi State Hospital Program

ACGME code
4002700109
Program director
John Norton
Location
Whitfield, Mississippi
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
282
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
23%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Mississippi State Hospital Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Whitfield, Mississippi, sponsored by Mississippi State Hospital. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 282 applications and invited about 23.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
23.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates32%
  • US DO graduates45%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White82%
  • Asian14%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
John Norton
Program coordinator
Marie Porter
Coordinator phone
(601) 351-8226
Program phone
(601) 351-8551
Sponsoring institution
Mississippi State Hospital

3550 Highway 468, W Building 25 Whitfield, MS 39193 Open in Google Maps

Mississippi State Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mississippi State Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Mississippi State Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Mississippi State Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 23% of residents at Mississippi State Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Mississippi State Hospital Program offer?

Mississippi State Hospital Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mississippi State Hospital Program?

Mississippi State Hospital Program received 282 applications and interviewed about 23.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mississippi State Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mississippi State Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Mississippi State Hospital Program located?

Mississippi State Hospital Program is located at 3550 Highway 468, W Building 25 Whitfield, MS 39193. Its sponsoring institution is Mississippi State Hospital.

Who is the program director of Mississippi State Hospital Program?

The program director is John Norton. The program coordinator, Marie Porter, is the usual contact for application questions.