ID: 1512712163
University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
Jackson, MS
Data Last updated: 12/3/2025
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The Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at UMMC, the only academic center in Mississippi, offers comprehensive training in caring for older adults across diverse settings. Fellows gain experience in outpatient, inpatient, long-term care, and home-based care. With strong mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a focus on underserved populations, our program prepares physicians to lead in geriatric care in both academic and community settings.
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Program best described as
University-based
Primary Teaching Site
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Accredited length of training
1
Required length
1
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Scott Oakley Gibson MD
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Div of Geriatrics
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
Tel: (601) 984-5610
Fax: (601) 984-5783
E-mail: [email protected]
Person to contact for more information about the program: Leigh Skipworth
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Div of Geriatrics
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
Tel: (601) 984-4943
Fax: (601) 984-5783
E-mail: [email protected]
Survey Received: 6/11/2025

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Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Div of Geriatrics
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216

Sponsor

University of Mississippi School of Medicine
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505

Participant(s)

University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Jackson)
1500 E Woodrow Wilson Dr
Jackson, MS 39216-5199