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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Jackson, MS(Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
35
Positions
#142
Specialty Rank
$60,163
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#142
Surgery Ranking
61st Percentile
Top 39% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402721165
NRMP Code:
1957440P0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
35
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Truman Markley Earl
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
32
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
25.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

High acuity and high volume at Mississippi's only Level 1 Trauma Center, only Children's Hospital and only Transplant Center. Outstanding community general surgery rotations, one at the country's largest critical access hospital. PG4 and 5 residents are the most senior trainee on all rotations, except for pediatric surgery where the pediatric surgery fellow truly augments the experience for the PG4. Jackson, MS is a hidden gem. Easy to live in and lots to do.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,163
PGY-1
$62,524
PGY-2
$64,852
PGY-3
$67,343
PGY-4
$70,567
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Jackson, MS
Metropolitan Area
Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
Metropolitan Population
2,958,846

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
21.7%(FREIDA)

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

Nominal Salary
$60,163
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,132
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402721165
NRMP Code:
1957440P0
Total Positions:
35
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Truman Markley Earl
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 10/14/2026
Interview Period:
11/4/2026 - 1/27/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1957440C0, 1957440P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
11
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:11
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6
PGY-5:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
28

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
24.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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