East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program

The East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Program offers a Family Medicine Residency in Meridian, MS. The clinic provides comprehensive care for all family members, including children and infants. Residents gain experience through rotations across various specialties over the 3-year program.

The program's focus is on training future family physicians to provide care in rural settings. It aims to expose residents to the impact a family medicine physician can have in communities, particularly rural areas. The program's curriculum emphasizes rural practice and seeks to address physician shortages regionally and nationally.

Residents receive a structured cognitive and clinical education, preparing them to become competent, board-certified family medicine physicians who provide high-quality patient care. Training opportunities are offered in rural Mississippi communities, aiding residents in transitioning to practicing rural medicine in small towns with limited care access.

The residency program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Matching Program. Additionally, the curriculum includes seminars, lectures by faculty, case conferences, journal clubs, and individual supervision. Residents are exposed to various educational rotations to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Residents benefit from a competitive salary package, including over $10,000 in employer-paid benefits each year. Benefits provided include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, malpractice coverage, educational stipend, and more. The package varies based on the resident's PGY level and age.

The program requires a minimum of three letters of recommendation, graduation from medical school within the last three years, and passing scores on Step 1, 2, and CE exams for Foreign Medical Graduates. The program does not sponsor visas for applicants.