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
Matthew Lee Graves, MD, BS, BA
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Amy K Kraus
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Orthopaedic Surgery
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4500
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
Year 1 through Year 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.