University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
About This Program
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 Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Matthew Elliott, MD
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Leigh Skipworth, BA
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Allergy & Immunology
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
1500 E Woodrow Wilson Dr
Jackson, MS 39216-5199
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 18 Vacation Days and 11 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.