Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
New community-based program with engaged faculty in the scenic River Valley area. Affiliation with a state of the art medical school with full access to SIMS lab technology. Patient population area of over 200,000. Generous compensation package with competitive benefits.
Total Program Size
8
8
8
0
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2295120C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
95
Required letters of recommendation
2
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
24
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
42
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
29
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
40
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
2
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1200400001
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Christopher
Middle Name
T
Last Name
Fortson
Degrees
MD
Address
Mercy-Fort Smith
Family Medicine Pgm
7301 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.353063 35.355663)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sarah
Last Name
Pendergraft
Degrees
BS
Address
Mercy-Fort Smith
Family Medicine Pgm
7003 Chad Colley Blvd
Barling, AR 72923
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.315462 35.317632)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
28
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $55,133 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $56,787 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $58,491 | 15 | 5 |
Total Positions
24
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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