South Central Regional Medical Center Program
About This Program
South Central Regional Medical Centers Internal Medicine Residency Program provides immersive, advanced clinical training in a rural setting. Launched in 2025, residents train in a newly renovated GME suite with offices, classrooms, a lounge, kitchen, and call rooms. The mission is to develop competent, committed internists who can lead underserved communities toward better health. This 36month ACGMEaccredited program prepares WHOrecognized graduates for board eligibility through balanced clinic
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Deepu R Thoppil, MD
South Central Regional Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Kathy Harvey Greer
South Central Regional Medical Center
Locations
4500 Thirteenth St
Gulfport, MS 39501
415 S 28th Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.