University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
About This Program
UMMC is Mississippi's only academic health sciences center and the state's sole Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level IV NICU, and NAEC-4 Epilepsy Center. Residents train on a high-acuity, diverse population with early OR access, rotations at national centers, protected research time, enfolded fellowships, cross-specialty clinics, frequent cadaver labs, cutting-edge technology, and a strong emphasis on continuity of care.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Allison Strickland, MD
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Alexandra Waterbury, BS
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
University of Mississippi Medical Center
L-730 Department of Neurosurgery
2500 North State Mississippi
Jackson, MS 39216
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
969 Lakeland Dr
Jackson, MS 39216
1850 Chadwick Dr
Jackson, MS 39204
2470 Flowood Dr
Flowood, MS 39232
1030 River Oaks Dr
Flowood, MS 39232
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 3 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 6, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 14, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 13, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
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.