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Morehouse School of Medicine Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated
Hot Springs, AR(Springs, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$57,732
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990400003
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6

Contact Information

Joshua Nathaniel Keithley
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
3.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
42
0
Part-Time Physicians:
41
0
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our Transitional Year Program offers a diverse experience in a community based hospital. Residents will the opportunity to experience specialties such as inpatient internal medicine, critical care and women's health. During this residency you will be challenged and encouraged every step of the way. CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs provides a positive environment for residents learn, work and grow.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$57,732
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Hot Springs, AR
Metropolitan Area
Springs, AR Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
3,018,669

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
59.03(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$162,400
Median Monthly Rent
$868
Rent as % of Resident Salary
18.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
3,018,669
Population
3,018,669
Median Household Income
$56,335
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.7%
Median Commute Time
20 min
Use Public Transportation
0.4%

Climate & Weather

Climate & Weather

Purchasing Power Analysis

Nominal Salary
$57,732
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$97,801
Value Rating
Excellent

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990400003
Total Positions:
6
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Joshua Nathaniel Keithley
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 10/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/13/2025 - 1/9/2026
Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
214

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Contact Person:
Jacqueline Williams
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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