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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Jackson, MS(Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$67,343
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0202712124
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
10

Contact Information

Jessica Beth Perkins
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
40%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
55%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Allergy training program at UMMC, the only academic center and A/I fellowship in Mississippi, offers diverse clinical experiences with urban and rural populations. Fellows manage a wide range of adult and pediatric cases, benefit from strong mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research opportunities, all while serving communities with high allergy and immunologic disease burdens.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,343
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$67,343
PGY-4
$70,567
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Jackson, MS
Metropolitan Area
Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
78(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$254K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$57K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.4%

Demographics & Community

Population
42K
Median Age
48 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.18
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
73%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$67,343
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$86,337
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0202712124
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
10
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jessica Beth Perkins
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/16/2025 - 8/13/2025
Interview Period:
9/2/2025 - 10/31/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1957020F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Contact Person:
Leigh Skipworth
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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