Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc Program
UnknownCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Whitesburg, KY(Whitesburg, Kentucky Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
$59,000
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402000145
- NRMP Code:
- 2227140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 57
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 29
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 13
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We have a single internal medicine training program that features three primary training sites. Each site has an Associate Program Director and a Program Coordinator, all overseen by one Program Director. Residents do not need to compete for rotations, and the smaller size of the program allows for more personalized training.r more personalized training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,000
PGY-1
$61,500
PGY-2
$64,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $314K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $52K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 200K
- Median Age
- 49 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.48
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
74%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
10.92
Gas (per gallon)
$3.37
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402000145
- NRMP Code:
- 2227140C0
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 57
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jonathan Alan Piercy
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- 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
- NRMP Codes:
- 2227140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Whitesburg ARH Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Whitesburg ARH Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Melody Howard
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 29
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 35
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 66.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 51st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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