University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program is in the capital city of Mississippi and is the only academic medical center, level 1 trauma center, and tertiary care referral center in the state. We serve a very diverse population in terms of medical illness, demographics, and socioeconomics. We have all subspecialty fellowships of medicine and have clinician educator, clinician researcher, hospitalist, and primary care tracks. Our faculty are committed to education, and our residents are a close-knit, growth-minded group.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Samuel Calvin Thigpen, MD
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Cheryl Moss, MEd
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Dept of Med
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
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
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 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.