ID: 2402721079
University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
Jackson, MS
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
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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. -
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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 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® No
Other Application Service Used SF Match
Affiliated with U.S. government No
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
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
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