University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our ability to train exceptional surgeons is due to our focus and dedication in maintaining a high level of surgical care. We serve as the main referral center for the State of Mississippi for adult and pediatric conditions. This allows for a unique training perspective. Our program serves all populations and treats a diverse group of patients with all levels of complexity.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Izuchukwu K Ibe, MD
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Amy K Kraus
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
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
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Jan 4, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 3, 2027 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10-20 Vacation Days and 10-12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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