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Thank you for your interest in our Emergency Medicine Program. Our inaugural class began in July 2020.

Our Mission:To provide compassionate, efficient, and high-quality health care to all whom we serve and train emergency medicine residents in an inter-professional supportive and collegial atmosphere. This will be done in the setting of a rural hospital with the purpose of enhancing emergency care to the underserved rural population and preparing physicians to practice in a resource-limited environment.

This 3-year residency program is dedicated to training highly skilled, compassionate, and well-rounded physicians competent to care for all patients in emergent, urgent, and ambulatory settings, especially in a community environment. The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at MRHC will have an emphasis on problems encountered in community hospitals and rural areas. Corinth is an ideal setting for this type of program, as the vast majority of emergency medicine residencies are in urban or suburban communities. Recently, greater attention has been focused on health care in smaller and more rural communities due to fewer resources and physicians in these areas.

If this sounds like what you have been looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.

Frederick B. Carlton, Jr., M.D. FACEP

Program Director

Program Overview

Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

MRHC abides by the CMS COVID vaccination mandate requirements. New hires are required to be fully vaccinated or granted exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine.

MRHC’s Emergency Medicine Residency program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Training Program Highlights

  • Journal Club
  • Resident Lectures
  • Grand Rounds
  • Case Presentation
  • Research Opportunities
  • Morbidity and Mortality
  • Hippo EM Q Bank
  • EKG Class with Cardiology Fellows

Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health & Life Insurance
  • PTO Days – 21 PTO Days for PGY1/2/3
  • Educational Days PGY 1=4 PGY2=6 PGY 3=6
  • Long Term Disability
  • White Coat Annually
  • MRHC Stipend/Loan Repayment Program
  • Complimentary meals while on duty
  • Board Review
  • Library Resources
  • Mobile Device allotment
  • Scholarly activity/research $ annually
  • ACEP/EMRA Membership
  • Benefits Page MPSBenefit Summary Sheet

MRHC GME strives to maintain a healthy and supportive working environment for our trainees. Although we encourage an open-door policy across all areas, there may be a need for sensitive discussions regarding mental health. In these cases, the trainee is encouraged to contact the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or local Mobile Crisis Region IV Mental Health Services at 1-888-287-4443.

Emergency Medicine Residency Application Process

Applications for student clerkship and audition rotations are welcomed. Audition rotations are offered to allopathic and osteopathicstudents. Please contact our Clerkship Coordinator Wendy Hurley- (whurley@mrhc.org) with questions regarding required rotational information. Click here for the rotation application student_rotation_application

Magnolia Regional Health Center emergency medicine residency participates and accepts applications through the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) through NRMP match process along with an MRHC application. Eighteen (18 ) positions are offered at Magnolia Regional Health Center (6 per year).

  • Our program abides by all ERAS criteria and deadlines.
  • All applicants must have passed USMLE and/or COMLEX STEP 1 prior to submitting an application.
  • Applications may be reviewed without USMLE and/or COMLEX STEP 2 scores, but an applicant will not be placed on the rank list without passing scores on STEP 2.
  • If the applicant has completed one or more years of previous residency training, he or she must provide a passing STEP 3 score prior to the interview.
  • International students must have a valid ECFMG certificate prior to starting residency. All international students who have graduated prior to the application deadline must have a valid ECFMG certificate to be considered.
  • If 4 or more years have passed since previous residency training or medical school graduation, a separate letter must be submitted to the program director with an explanation. Applications will only be reviewed upon receipt of this letter.
  • If the applicant has previous residency training, he or she must have a letter of recommendation and summative competency-based evaluation completed by the previous residency program director(s).
  • Our facility does not currently sponsor J-1 or H1B visas.
  • Our program abides by all MRHC GME selection requirements. Click here for more information about our facility.

Meet our Faculty

Frederick B. Carlton, Jr., M.D., FACEP Emergency Medicine Program Director

Dr. Carlton received his B.S. from the University of Mississippi and his M.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He is a Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine, as well as a past president of the School of Medicine’s Alumni Board. He was part of the founding faculty of the emergency medicine residency program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and has served as its program director. He chairs the EMS Advisory Council for Mississippi and is board certified in emergency medicine and internal medicine. He enjoys time with his family and listening to and playing music, especially roots music.

Japheth Baker, DO, FAAEM, FACEP Associate Program Director

Dr. Japheth (Jay-Feth) Baker received his B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida. He worked as a Paramedic before attending Nova Southeastern for medical school. After graduation, Dr. Baker completed a combined emergency medicine and internal medicine residency in Pittsburgh, Pa at Allegheny General Hospital. After completing his residency, he completed a fellowship in Emergency Medical Services, also at Allegheny General Hospital. He is board certified in emergency medicine and internal medicine and has practiced in North Mississippi since 2014. Dr. Japheth Baker is Associate Program Director at Magnolia Regional Health Center and is the EMS medical director for MRHC EMS. He enjoys conservation on his farm, running his sawmill, joyriding in his bobcat tool cat, and spending time with his family.

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Alex Hampton, MD, Core Faculty, Emergency Medicine, Clerkship Director

Dr. Alex Hampton graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of North Alabama with a B.S. in General Chemistry. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, and completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Tennessee-Nashville, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

In his spare time, Alex enjoys golf, tennis, freshwater fishing, wakeboarding, and water sports, attending sporting events and fitness training.

Amy Davis, MD, Core Faculty, Fast Track Medical Director

Dr. Amy Davis received her B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi. She practiced retail pharmacy before returning to the University of Tennessee for medical school. After graduation, Dr. Davis completed an emergency medicine residency in Columbia, SC, at Palmetto Health Richland. She is board certified in emergency medicine and has practiced in North Mississippi since 2003. Dr. Amy Davis is a core faculty member at Magnolia Regional Health Center and is the medical director for MRHC Express Care. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Lisa Bundy, MD, FACEP, Core Faculty, Emergency Ultrasound Director

Dr. Bundy hails from New Orleans, La., and received her undergraduate and Master’s degrees at the University of Southern Mississippi in Journalism and Mass Communication. After working for 7 years as a news photographer and editor, she returned to school to pursue medicine. She received her M.D. from the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2006. She completed an internship in emergency medicine at the University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., and her residency in emergency medicine at UAB Medical Center in 2010. Her interests include lung and cardiac ultrasound, the use of procedural ultrasound in the emergency department, and ultrasound education. She has been married to David, a former photojournalist from Hattiesburg, since 1996, and they have four children, whom they adopted from Ukraine in 2014.

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Steven Haywood, MD, RRT, FACEP, Core Faculty, Simulation Director

Haywood, MD, RRT, FACEP, Core Faculty, Simulation Director

Please welcome Dr. Steven Haywood to our EM Core Faculty. Dr. Haywood graduated from Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, Tennessee, with a B.S. in Biology. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN, and completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Erlanger Medical Center.

Before coming to Magnolia, Dr. Haywood served as Assistant Program Director for Emergency Medicine at Akron City Hospital, Akron Ohio. In 2021 was the recipient of the ‘Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award’, from Northeast Ohio Medical College.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family.

WELCOME PGY 1 Emergency Medicine Residents

Click here to Meet our Emergency Medicine Residents 2022-2023

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OUR CREW 22-23

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

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Andrew Cooper, MD PGY 1

Dr. Cooper received his Medical Degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center –

School of Medicine, Shreveport, Louisiana. He completed his undergraduate studies at Baylor University, Waco, Texas, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association.

In his spare time, John enjoys playing guitar, fitness, video games, and reading

CONFERENCES and PRESENTATIONS:

The majority of presentations this past AY have been virtual. However, residents and faculty have presented at conferences, and/or have been published in national journals, including the following and others:

*2020 Southern Medical Association Regional Assembly – Abstract poster: Viral and atypical respiratory co-infections in COVID-19 asystematic review and met-analysis presented by Bennett Davis, MD
*2020 Southern Medical Association Regional Assembly – Abstract poster: Assessing the Barriers & Benefits Associated with Using Psychiatric Advance Directives to Guide Care within the Emergency Department Presented by: Courtney Rich, MD
*2020 Southern Medical Association Regional Assembly – Abstract digital poster: Subfalcine herniation and ventriculomegaly: An unusual finding in a healthy woman Hope Allen, OMS IV & Amy Davis, MD
*2020 Southern Medical Association Regional Assembly – Abstract digital poster: Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis presented by: Laura Hanson, DO, Frederick B. Carlton, Jr. MD
*2020 Southern Medical Association Regional Assembly – Abstract digital poster: Unintentional overdose with over-the-counter salicylate products in an elderly patient presented by: Sabrina Azavedo, MD & Lisa Bundy, MD

Contact Us

Magnolia Regional Health Center

611 Alcorn Drive
Corinth, MS 38834
Office (662) 293-7218
Fax (662) 293-4347

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Jamie Anderson

Emergency Medicine Residency Coordinator

Email: janderson2@mrhc.org

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FAQs

How competitive is an ER residency? ›

Four years of college, plus four years of medical school, plus a three or four year residency in emergency medicine, and you're there in a total of 11-12 years. Emergency medicine is a moderately competitive specialty, so you'll need to get reasonably good grades and get an average or better score on the Step 1 exam.

How hard is it to get residency in emergency medicine? ›

Overall Competitiveness of Emergency Medicine Residency and Chances of Matching. The overall competitiveness level of emergency medicine is Medium for a U.S. senior. With a Step 1 score of 200, the probability of matching is 79%. With a Step 1 score of >240, the probability is 94%.

What is the shortest medical residency program in the US? ›

The shortest residencies are:
  • Family Medicine (3 years)
  • Internal Medicine (3 years)
  • Emergency Medicine (3-4 years)
  • Pediatrics (3 years)
Apr 30, 2024

What state do ER doctors make the most money? ›

According to the 2022-2023 Emergency Physician Compensation Report, Florida, Arizona, and Texas are the top three best-paying states for emergency physicians. The remaining states in the top 10 include Illinois, Idaho, California, North Dakota, Ohio, Louisiana, and North Carolina.

Is emergency medicine oversaturated? ›

While much of the health care workforce is battling staff shortages, the emergency medicine field is trying to figure out how to manage a potential oversupply of physicians. The American College of Emergency Physicians predicted in a 2021 study that there would be a surplus of nearly 8,000 emergency physicians by 2030.

How many EM interviews to match? ›

The probability of matching is related to the number of contiguous ranks. For allopathic and osteopathic senior medical students, the probability of matching is 80% at around 6–7 contiguous ranks and becomes > 95% at around 11–12. Therefore, the typical applicant should aim for 11–12 interviews.

Is being an er doctor worth it? ›

So, is ER doctor a good job? If you can work under heavy stress, make decisions quickly, and survive the saddest scenarios, it indeed is. The pay is decent, the hours are fine and the role of emergency physicians is pivotal, making it a worthwhile opportunity for those pursuing a medical career.

What is the least competitive medical residency? ›

Least Competitive Residencies
  • Family Medicine.
  • Pediatrics.
  • Psychiatry.
  • Emergency Medicine.
  • Internal Medicine.
  • Anesthesiology.
  • Obstetrics-Gynecology.
  • Pathology.
May 6, 2024

How old are most doctors after residency? ›

Usually, students graduate medical school at 26, followed by three years of internship and residency. Add to that an additional three to seven years for a specialty, and most doctors don't begin their careers until well in their thirties.

What is the easiest doctor to become with a high salary? ›

Easiest Doctor to Become: Top 10 Easiest Specialties to Get Into
  • Family Medicine.
  • Emergency Medicine.
  • Internal Medicine.
  • Pathology.
  • Preliminary Surgery.
  • Orthopedic Surgery.
  • Plastic Surgery.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Apr 11, 2024

What are the highest paid doctors? ›

What Are the Highest-Paid Doctors in the US? The highest-paid doctors are neurosurgeons who report earning above $780,000 per year on average.

Is ER residency competitive? ›

Every year medical students participate in the National Resident Matching Program, or The Match, where students apply for residency positions across specialties. Historically, nearly all emergency medicine residency positions in The Match were filled by applicants, making the field highly competitive to enter.

What is the highest salary for an emergency physician? ›

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in California
Annual SalaryHourly Wage
Top Earners$394,761$190
75th Percentile$394,800$190
Average$294,908$142
25th Percentile$247,200$119

Which residencies pay the most? ›

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Residency Program Jobs in the U.S.
Job TitleAnnual SalaryMonthly Pay
Surgery Residency$345,926$28,827
Medical Residency$272,959$22,746
Psychiatry Residency$259,497$21,624
Work From Home Pediatric Residency$251,599$20,966
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What is the match rate for ER residency? ›

In 2023, emergency medicine offered 3,010 positions for medical students and physicians to fill, but 554 of them went unclaimed on Match Day – a fill rate of 81.6% compared with the overall match rate of 93.3%, in line with recent years.

Which residency is most competitive? ›

What are the Most Competitive Medical Residencies?
Medical ResidencyFill RateNumber of Positions Offered
Orthopedic Surgery86.80%899
Thoracic Surgery83.70%49
Anesthesiologist84.50%172
Obstetrics and Gynecology83.30%1,503
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Aug 17, 2023

Is emergency medicine hard to match in? ›

Compare that to internal medicine (545/11,911 = 4.6%) or family medicine (589/5,100 = 11.5%). Emergency medicine has officially become the easiest specialty to match into. It is now the least competitive and arguably the least desirable to medical students.

How many ER residency spots are there? ›

In 2024, Emergency Medicine offered 3,026 positions, an increase of 16 positions from 2023 and filled 2,891 to earn a 95.5 percent fill rate, an increase of 13.9 percentage points. There were 135 positions unfilled after the matching algorithm was processed compared to 554 unfilled positions in 2023.

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