Delta Health System Announces Family Medicine Residency Graduation

Located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Greenville is home to the region’s first and only family medicine residency program: the MS Delta Family Medicine Residency Program. Delta Health System is proud to announce that on June 30, 2025, the Residency Class of 2025 will graduate and take the next step in their professional journeys. These four residents have completed an intensive three-year training program dedicated to preparing primary care physicians to serve in medically underserved communities like the Delta.

“On behalf of Delta Health System, it is with considerable pride and admiration that we congratulate the four outstanding residents graduating from the Mississippi Delta Family Medicine Residency Program. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to compassionate care have made a lasting impact on our patients and our community. I am confident that the knowledge and experience that they gained here will serve them well as the newest graduates continue their journey in medicine. I wish them continued success in all your future endeavors,” said Iris Stacker, Delta Health System Chief Executive Officer.

The four residents graduating are: Crystal Salako, M.D., Christian Smith. M.D., George Stevens, D.O., and Gideon Yeboah, M.D.

“I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our graduating residents. Watching their growth over these past three years has been incredibly rewarding, and I am proud of the physicians they have become. The residents’ compassion, clinical skill, and dedication to serving others reflect the best of our program. The Mississippi Delta continues to face significant healthcare challenges, and this residency program plays a critical role in addressing those needs by training physicians who are committed to caring for this region. The four graduates’ journey is just beginning, and I have no doubt that they will make a meaningful difference wherever they go, “said Dr. Brent Smith, MS Delta Family Residency Program Director.