Forrest General Hospital Program
Family medicine - Hattiesburg, MS | ACGME Code: 1202700559 | NRMP Code: 1692120C0
The Forrest General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program aims to recruit, train, and retain academically excellent family physicians to provide comprehensive and compassionate primary care. It is an unopposed program focused on inspiring world-class care and ensuring constant improvement. The program boasts a 100% ABFM board passage rate on the first attempt.
Key Program Features: - Residents have direct guidance in shaping the program - Strong procedural education and practice management integration - Inpatient rotations within Forrest General Hospital - Unique opportunities at the Forrest General Hospital (FGH) Family Medicine Residency Clinic (FMRC) - The FMRC offers exceptional patient care utilizing a medical team model with various healthcare professionals - Access to state-of-the-art Hale Graduate Medical Education Center within FGH - Strong emphasis on comprehensive resident education and quality patient care
Application Requirements: - ERAS application - Three letters of recommendation - Dean’s letter - USMLE / COMLEX Step 1 and Step 2 - Official Medical School Transcript - Personal Statement - Photograph
Unfortunately, the program does not support J-1 or H1B Visa applicants.
Training Sites: - Forrest General Hospital Family Medicine Clinic - Forrest General Hospital - Hattiesburg Clinic - Other training locations include Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative (SEMRHI) and various nursing homes
Forrest General Hospital is a sophisticated regional referral hospital offering comprehensive healthcare services to a 19-county area. The Hattiesburg community offers a variety of residential neighborhoods, outdoor activities, cultural events, and easy access to major cities like New Orleans.
Overall, the Forrest General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program provides a robust training environment, diverse patient experiences, and ample educational opportunities to prepare residents for successful family medicine careers.
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PGY1 Positions 6 ( 6, 5, 6 )
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Location
Hattiesburg city, Mississippi
Living in Hattiesburg, MS
- Crime rate and safety: Hattiesburg has a moderate crime rate, so it's advisable to take standard safety precautions.
- Fun activities: Hattiesburg offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, cultural events, and a vibrant music scene.
- Climate: Hattiesburg has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.
- Races and population: Hattiesburg is a diverse city with a mix of different races and a population of around 45,000 people.
- Education: Hattiesburg is home to the University of Southern Mississippi and offers educational opportunities for all ages.
- Cost of living: The cost of living in Hattiesburg is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Proximity to bigger cities: Hattiesburg is located about 90 minutes away from New Orleans, LA, and around 2.5 hours from Jackson, MS.
- Pros: Affordable cost of living, diverse population, and proximity to larger cities.
- Cons: Moderate crime rate and hot summers.
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