East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc.
The East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Family Medicine residency in MERIDIAN, MS is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
The East Central Mississippi Health Network (EC-HealthNet) Family Medicine Residency in Meridian is a 3-year program whose continuity clinic is part of EC HealthNet and Ochsner Health Systems at 905C South Frontage Rd. The program is directed by Jay Johnston, MD. PGY-1 includes three non-consecutive inpatient medicine months, PGY-2 two plus a month of inpatient nights, and PGY-3 one of each. Individualized tracks are offered in rural medicine, hospital medicine, sports medicine and family medicine/obstetrics. Residents can complete POCUS and Lifestyle Medicine certification programs. Posted annual salary is $51,000 to $53,000 plus benefits.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Choice of individualized tracks (rural, hospital, sports medicine, family medicine/obstetrics) with mentor and program director meetings; name your target track.
- Certification add-ons: POCUS certification and a Lifestyle Medicine curriculum leading to eligibility for the ABLM exam; align your interests with these.
- Residents care for their clinic patients if admitted, which the program says no other family medicine clinic in the area offers; ask about inpatient continuity.
- The clinic offers OMT and minor procedures; DO applicants and procedure-minded applicants should ask about volume.
- Program director is a flight surgeon and Air National Guard colonel; military-minded or service-oriented applicants can mention this, and ask about mentoring style.
- Program goals include a high level of community service in and around the service area; tie your story to community involvement.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Jay Johnston, MD
- Program coordinator
- Deena Carpenter
- Address
- 905C South Frontage Rd., Meridian, MS 39301
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Family Medicine residency training
Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Training covers care across ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and outpatient continuity of care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Family Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Family Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Family Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the East Central Mississippi Health Network, Inc. Family Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.