Health Education Service/Merit Health Wesley Program
Transitional year - Hattiesburg, MS | ACGME Code: 9992700001 | NRMP Code: 2335999P0
The Transitional Year Residency program at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is an ACGME initial accredited program that accepts 12 residents annually. The curriculum covers a wide range of specialties including OB/GYN, surgery, pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, ICU, cardiology, and night float. The program emphasizes the involvement of attending physicians and aims to equip graduates with the necessary tools and knowledge for general medicine or further postgraduate medical education.
For the application process: - Applications are accepted from July 1 to December 1 each year. - Criteria include passing scores on COMLEX USA 1, COMLEX 2CE, and COMLEX 2PE, or passing scores on USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK, and USMLE Step 2 CS. - J-1 Visas are the only visas accepted at this time. - Graduates from non-US or Canadian medical schools must meet additional qualifications, such as ECFMG certification, US medical license, or completion of a Fifth Pathway program. - ERAS applications and NRMP match are used for filling positions. - Eligibility requirements include graduation from LCME-accredited medical schools in the US or Canada, or from AOA-accredited osteopathic schools.
The program does not state whether it is highly competitive or DO/IMG friendly.
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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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