FAMILY MEDICINE

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program

Fort Smith, Arkansas

ACGME ID1200400001
Program Code2295120C0
NRMP Code2295120C0

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Program Type

Community-based

Year 1 Size

10

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

No

Interviews Last Year

119

Application Deadline

January 19, 2026

Year 1 Seats

10

Interviews Last Year

119
60%

Interview Ratio

11.9

% US MD

0

% IMG

77.3
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaAccepts
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

No

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

2

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

119

Interview to Seat Ratio

11.9

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

No

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$55,133
PGY-2
$56,787
PGY-3
$58,491

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

216-252

Silver Signal → Invite

23%

Gold Signal → Invite

11%

No Signal → Invite

84%

US IMG → Invite

3%

Non-US IMG → Invite

0%

Highlights

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Program Type

Community-based

Year 1 Size

10

Year 2 Size

10

Year 3 Size

10

Application Deadline

January 19, 2026

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

30

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.7

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based

Program Code

2295120C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

No

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

10

Year 2 Program Size

10

Year 3 Program Size

10

% IMG Residents

77.3 %

% US MD Residents

0 %

% DO Residents

22.7 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

30

Total Physician Faculty

33

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.7

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

55133

Year 2 Compensation

56787

Year 3 Compensation

58491

PGY-1 Vacation Days

15 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

15 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

15 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

24 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

2

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

January 19, 2026

Interviews Conducted Last Year

119

Min Letters of Recommendation

2

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

2295120C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-20 to 2026-01-30

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-26 to 2027-01-29

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Program Director Contact Number

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Sponsor Institution

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Primary Institution

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Participant Institutions

Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center | Dermatology Center | Oak Manor Nursing Home | Paris Health and Rehabilitation Center | Greenhurst Nursing Center | Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | Mercy Children's Hospital St Louis

Annual Hospital Admissions

16837

Annual ED Visits

54175

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Residency Programs by Year

Quota vs Filled positions over the years

PGY-1 Residents

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Pakistan 5

Muhammad Abdullah Javed, M.D.

King Edward Medical University

Lahore, Pakistan

Mahnoor Ali, M.D.

Shalamar Medical & Dental College

Lahore, Pakistan

Aysha Farooq, M.D.

Fatima Jinnah Medical University

Lahore, Pakistan

Mir Faizan Khan, MD

Ziauddin Medical College – Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan

Maria Majeed, MD

Dow International Medical College - Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan

United States 3

Emily Fields, M.D.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Abby Dwyer, D.O.

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fort Smith, AR, United States

Nicole Tran, D.O.

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fort Smith, AR, United States

Mexico 1

Andrew Antonetti, M.D.

Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

Guadalajara, Mexico

Cyprus 1

Adetola Oshikoya, M.D.

Near East University (Cyprus)

Nicosia, Cyprus

Saint Kitts and Nevis 2

Mary Oyewole, M.D.

Windsor University Medical School

Cayon, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anam Siddiqi, MD

Medical University of the Americas – Saint Kitts & Nevis

Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Barbados 1

Lorin Roberts, M.D.

Ross University Medical School

Bridgetown, Barbados

Dominica 1

David Chapman, MD

Ross University School of Medicine - Dominica

Portsmouth, Dominica

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1

Columba Chukwuka, MD

Richmond Gabriel University – Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Sint Maarten 1

Nosavoen Ogbevoen, MD

American University of the Caribbean – Saint Marteen

Cupecoy, Sint Maarten

Antigua and Barbuda 1

Hiam Rushdi, MD

American University of Antigua - Antigua & Barbuda

Osbourn, Antigua and Barbuda

Netherlands 1

Usman Siddiqui, MD

Saba University School of Medicine – Netherlands

The Bottom, Netherlands
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