North Mississippi Medical Center Program
About This Program
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) provides acute, diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency services, with the sole trauma center (Level 2) in our service area, through North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. The health care system also includes community hospital locations in Amory, Eupora, Iuka, Pontotoc and West Point, Miss., and Hamilton, Ala., a regional network of more than 45 primary and specialty clinics; nursing homes and telehealth services. NMHS serves 24 counties in north Miss
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Barry Dean Bertolet, MD
830 S Gloster St
Primary Program Contact
Amber Garner Sasser
Cardiovascular Fellowship
Locations
Application Information
No Program Match
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-28 Vacation Days and 7-8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.