Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The White River Health (WRH) Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a three-year Categorical Internal Medicine residency training accredited by the ACGME. Located at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas, the program provides ten residency positions each year. It emphasizes community engagement and offers residents opportunities to train in both a traditional community hospital and a recognized academic medical center, enhanced by its partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts graduates from international medical schools as long as they have a valid ECFMG certification. The program sponsors ECFMG J1 visas and requires a minimum USMLE Step 2 score of 230.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
10 categorical residents per year, PGY-1 positions
Program Website
Address
White River Medical Center, 1710 fairgrounds Rd, Batesville, AR 72501
Program Director
Kalyan Gonugunta
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has ten first-year (PGY-1) residents, all MD graduates. The exact number of IMG among them is unknown.
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program partners with the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, providing residents with quality education through access to a professional learning environment in an engaging community. Key components include community outreach and the development of clinical skills.
Application
Applications are submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Virtual interviews are conducted from late October to early December, with site visits in January. Candidates for PGY-1 positions do not receive pre-match offers and the program participates in NRMP SOAP for unfilled positions.
# of Locations
White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas, along with community-based training opportunities.
Fellowship
Recent graduates pursued fellowships in various specialties. The program offers access to a professional learning environment and mentorship, supporting residents in their chosen career paths.
Resident Life
Overview
The WRH IM Residency Program is a traditional three-year Categorical Internal Medicine Residency Training located in a rural community hospital, offering unique training opportunities with a recognized academic medical center.
On Call Schedule
Monday-Friday (exception Thursday) for Morning Report at 8:00 am
# of Years of Program
3 years
Housing
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Alumni
Alumni of the WRH Internal Medicine Residency include professionals in various specialties such as Hospitalists, Geriatrics, and those pursuing fellowships such as Infectious Disease and Cardiology. Alumni have secured positions in regions including Arkansas, Texas, Wisconsin, and Alabama.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Annual salary for PGY-1 is $54,000.00 with an educational stipend of $800; PGY-2 salary is $55,000.00 with an educational stipend of $800; PGY-3 salary is $57,000.00 with an educational stipend of $800.
PGY-1 Salary
$54,000.00 with an additional educational stipend of $800
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