University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
About This Program
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 Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
William Marvin Watkins, MD, BS
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Olivia Christine Milner, AA
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
3rd Fl McBryde Bldg Rm B323
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
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Dec 2, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 5, 2026 - Dec 4, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 18-21 Vacation Days and 10-12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.