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Unity Health-White County Medical Center Program

Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Searcy, AR(Searcy, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
$60,060
PGY1 Salary
22.2%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990400009
NRMP Code:
2104999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
75

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
56
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
4.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
59
00
Female Faculty:
13.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Unity Health WCMC has one of the largest GME programs in Arkansas. Our goal is to provide our residents with exposure to a variety of general medical patients, both inpatient and outpatient, teach them the basics of quality care, and mentor them to become passionate physicians as they transition from medical school to their training programs. Our faculty is dedicated to resident education, and it is our wish to see our residents grow in their clinical, scholarly, and professional pursuits.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • 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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,060
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
82(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$350K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$77K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
29.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
3,018,669
Median Age
42 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.51
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
220 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
67%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,060
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,244
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990400009
NRMP Code:
2104999P0YOG
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
75
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Neelakanta Dadi
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 11/30/2025
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
205
Min Step 2 Score:
215

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 15

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
2104999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Unity Health-White County Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Unity Health-White County Medical Center
Contact Person:
Linda Voyles
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
13
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:13

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J1
IMG Percentage
22.2%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
13th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
66.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

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