Family Medicine

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mercy Program

Fort Smith, AR · West South Central

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Program Director

Christopher Thomas Fortson

Email director

Program Coordinator

Sarah Pendergraft, BS

Email coordinator

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Training Sites

8 hospitals

1
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
Primary
2
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fort Smith, AR
Sponsor
3
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center
Fort Smith, AR
Participant
4
Dermatology Center
Fort Smith, AR
Participant
5
Oak Manor Nursing Home
Booneville, AR
Participant
6
Paris Health and Rehabilitation Center
Paris, AR
Participant
7
Greenhurst Nursing Center
Charleston, AR
Participant
8
Mercy Children's Hospital St Louis
St Louis, MO
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK216 – 252

180205230255280

COMLEX Level 2 CE417 – 619

400500600700800

Interview Rates

US MD

50%

US DO

65%

US IMG

12%

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

84%

Out-of-State

10%

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specialtyWhat attracts you to the breadth of family medicine?★ common

programRural vs urban practice — what's your preference?

clinicalHow do you approach continuity of care?

specialtyTell me about procedures you'd like to incorporate into your practice.

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

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behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

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