ID: 2402721079
University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
Jackson, MS
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
The Ophthalmology Residency at UMMC offers comprehensive training with diverse subspecialty rotations at UMMC and the VA Medical Center. Residents benefit from high surgical volume, dedicated faculty, and a strong didactic program. With access to Mississippi's only level-one trauma center and a statewide network of affiliate faculty, graduates are well-prepared for both fellowship and independent practice. -
Program best described as | University-based | ||
Primary Teaching Site | University of Mississippi Medical Center | ||
Accredited length of training | 3 | ||
Required length | 3 | ||
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 | |||
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 | |||
Program start dates | July 1 | ||
Participates in ERAS® | |||
Other Application Service Used | SF Match | ||
Affiliated with U.S. government | |||
Web Address | http://ophthalmology.umc.edu/ | Web Address http://ophthalmology.umc.edu/ | |
Video | Not Available | Video Not Available |
Program Director: William Marvin Watkins Jr MD, BS
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
3rd Fl McBryde Bldg Rm B323
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
Tel: (601) 984-5023
Fax:
E-mail: wwatkins@umc.edu
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
3rd Fl McBryde Bldg Rm B323
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
Tel: (601) 984-5023
Fax:
E-mail: wwatkins@umc.edu
Person to contact for more information about the program: Olivia Christine Milner AA
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
3rd Fl McBryde Bldg Rm B323
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
Tel: (601) 984-5023
Fax:
E-mail: ocmilner@umc.edu
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
3rd Fl McBryde Bldg Rm B323
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
Tel: (601) 984-5023
Fax:
E-mail: ocmilner@umc.edu
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
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Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
3rd Fl McBryde Bldg Rm B323
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