Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program
About This Program
We had a dedicated geriatric rotation. We have a dedicated population health and addiction medicine as well as research months. We have a thriving hospital practice that is well balanced with our continuity clinic. We have very engaged faculty.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Delilah Latrece Easom, MD, BS
Mercy Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Lynn Craig
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Locations
Mercy Hosp
Internal Medicine Pgm
7301 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
7000 Chad Colley Blvd
Fort Smith, AR 72916
7301 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
1501 S Waldron Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
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
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 5 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
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 29, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 28, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.