Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jackson) Program
About This Program
The Best Hospitals rankings and ratings for 2025-2026 from U.S. News & World Report included a number of Baptist Memorial hospitals. U.S. News ranked Mississippi Baptist Medical Center as first in Mississippi and Best Regional Hospital in the Jackson metropolitan area for the seventh year in a row.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jerry M Sheppard, MD
Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jack
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Humphries, AA
Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jack
Locations
Baptist Memorial Medical Education (Jack
Ste 400
1190 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202-2413
6019 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
971 Lakeland Dr
#1052
Jackson, MS 39216
1600 N State St
#201
Jackson, MS 39202
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 23 Vacation Days and 30 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.