Programs/Public health and general preventive medicine/University of Mississippi School of Medicine Program
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Public health and general preventive medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Jackson, MS(Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$62,524
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3802788001
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 12
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is uniquely positioned as a place for preventive medicine training. We are an urban center in a rural state where health disparities abound. We are the only academic medical center in the state, giving us widespread reach to improve the health of the state. We have forged strong relationships with state, local, and volunteer organizations aimed at preventing disease and improving the healthspan of our communities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$62,524
PGY-1
$62,524
PGY-2
$64,852
PGY-3
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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 20.9%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 2,958,846
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3802788001
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 12
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brian Williams
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 380
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Ellecia Williams
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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