Health Education Services/Merit Health Wesley Program

Hattiesburg, MSLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
60 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
5:1

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 2174999P0
ERAS®
Yes

Doesn't Participate In

  • Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
  • San Francisco Match
  • Military Match
  • Urology Match

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio
1.2:1
Program Faculty
15
Female Faculty
13.3%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (15)
Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
12 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Once per week for 4 week(s)
4

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No

Program Size

12
Current Residents
PGY-1s12

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JAN15

Application Due

Jan 15, 2026

SEP15

Interview Period Starts

Sep 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

2027 - 2028

JAN15

Application Due

Jan 15, 2027

SEP15

Interview Period Starts

Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027