East Central Mississippi Health Network Inc Program
About This Program
East Central Health Network is a consortium based community training program with partnerships of 2 major health systems- Ochsner Rush Health System and Baptist Anderson Health System. Residents will complete intern year with rotations in basic core specialties. Residents are encouraged and supported in PGY2 and PGY3 year by ILP (individualized learning plans) based on the goals and track they plan to pursue after completion of residency. Residents also rotate at the Free Clinic of Meridian.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John W Johnston, MD
East Central Mississippi Health Network
Primary Program Contact
Angie Burks
East Central Mississippi Health Network
Locations
2514 67th Ave Loop
Meridian, MS 39307
144 W Broad St
Decatur, MS 39327
2124 14th St
Meridian, MS 39301
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 6 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.