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Internal Medicine Residency Program

White River Health System
Batesville, AR
Continued AccreditationACGME #1400400925CommunityJ1J-1

White River Health System is an ACGME-accredited community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Batesville, AR. It has 10 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 30 residents in training. It reports 82.8% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $56,000. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
10
30 residents · 30 approved
PGY-1 salary
$56.0k
IMG percentage
82.8%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2016 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2019

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
2–4
Incl. chair, faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Primary care

Primary Care

Rural

Rural

Hospitalist

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
83%
x
US MD
14%
x
DO
3%
x
Women
48%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
80
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
7
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.7
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Located in Batesville, Arkansas, White River Health is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare in North Central Arkansas through inpatient and outpatient services as well as community outreach. With two hospital campuses, one in Batesville and one in Mountain View plus outpatient care centers and clinic offices throughout the region, WRH offers quality patient care and a healing environment—all right here at home. MISSION The mission of White River Health is to provide quality healthcare and improve the health of our communities. VISION The Vision of White River Health is to provide an environment where patients choose to receive care, employees desire to work, physicians want to practice and families and visitors feel welcome. VALUES (C.A.R.E) Compassion - We foster a culture of empathy, caring, and concern. Accountability - Through integrity and honesty, we take ownership of our responsibilities and actions to promote trust. Respect - We treat each individual with dignity, encourage creativity, and assist one another to reach our fullest potential Excellence - We strive to consistently achieve the highest standards of performance through continuous improvement in patient care, quality and innovation. Safety - Create an environment committed to zero preventable harm. FACILITIES & SERVICE AREAS White River Health (WRH) is an acute care, multi-facility, not-for-profit, regional referral center serving North Central Arkansas since 1976, when it was established as the White River Medical Center (WRMC). In 1999, WRH added Stone County Medical Center (SCMC), located in Mountain View, to the growing number of service locations. The WRH service area now includes ten counties: Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone, and parts of Cleburne, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Van Buren, and White.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
226
Mid-size
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
7,465
ED visits
26,652
Inpatient surgeries
1,229
Outpatient surgeries
2,937
Births
971
Daily census
104
Full-time staff
1,321

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: White River Medical Center · Batesville, AR

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

White River Medical Center

Primary
Batesville, AR226 beds

UAMS Medical Center

Little Rock, AR507 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,735/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~16.1% of pay
Take-home$3,735/mo
Rent (1BR)$750/mo
State tax$182/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $56,000 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.9% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Independence County, Arkansas (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
3.9%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$56,009
−$23k vs US median
Avg Commute
20 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Kalyan Gonugunta, MD, MHA

Program Director

Program Director

Ashley Johnson

Internal Medicine Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is White River Health System located?
White River Health System is located in Batesville, AR.
What type of program is White River Health System?
White River Health System is a community-based residency program.
Is White River Health System ACGME-accredited?
Yes — White River Health System holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at White River Health System?
White River Health System has approximately 30 residents in training.
How much is rent near White River Health System?
Median rent near Batesville, AR is ~$750/month for a 1BR and ~$863/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does White River Health System accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 82.8% of White River Health System's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does White River Health System sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
White River Health System reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does White River Health System require?
White River Health System does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at White River Health System?
White River Health System reports a PGY-1 salary of $56,000. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to White River Health System?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save White River Health System to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does White River Health System have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Internal Medicine residency program positions as they appear.