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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Jackson, MS(Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$60,163
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4802721075
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
42

Contact Information

Christopher Michael Bean
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.6
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
16.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
60%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The UMMC urology faculty teach residents on rounds, quality improvement projects, weekly conferences, monthly journal club and periodic visiting professors. The urology rotation schedule is structured to provide a graduated responsibility for residents in clinics, operating rooms in addition to the opportunity to participate in basic and clinical investigation. The program provides training in minimally invasive surgery, including the da Vinci robotic system.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
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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

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

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4802721075
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
42
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christopher Michael Bean
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/10/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/30/2026 - 12/31/2026
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:
250
Min Step 2 Score:
250

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:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Contact Person:
Cathy J Humphrey
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
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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