Keesler Medical Center Program
SurgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Keesler AFB, MS(Afb, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#254
Specialty Rank
$47,259
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#254
Surgery Ranking
29th Percentile
Top 71% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402731002
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 180
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 42
- Female Faculty:
- 19%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
To qualify, you must be active duty in the US Air Force.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$47,259
PGY-1
$51,059
PGY-2
$55,554
PGY-3
$58,561
PGY-4
$61,884
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $254K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 2,958,846
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.59
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402731002
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kyler J Iverson
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 180
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 180
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
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Keesler Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Keesler Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Angela J Dillon
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 180
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 29.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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