University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
About This Program
Emergency medicine based core program. Time for moonlighting allocated throughout training. Advanced MSK ultrasound curriculum led by national educator in MSK ultrasound.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Brian Jay Tollefson, MD, MS, BA
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Brian J Tollefson, MD, MS
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Dept of Emergency Medicine
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 17, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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