University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Jackson, MSLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

As the sole pediatric hospital and dedicated pediatric emergency department in Mississippi, Children's of Mississippi at UMMC offers an incomparable clinical environment. Being the state's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center, our campus provides a depth of multi-disciplinary pediatric emergency training. With an annual volume of approximately 45,000 visits and a notably high acuity level reflected by our 23% admission rate, clinicians here gain mastery in managing complex pathology.

Program Length
3 Years
First Year Positions
2 Positions
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Avg Work Hours
40 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS

Program Statistics

Compensation

$69K-$77K
15 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

John Nathanuel Freeman, MD
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Primary Program Contact

Vicki Edwards, MD
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr

Survey Received: 6/12/2026
Program ID: 3242732056

Locations

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Dept of Peds, Div of Ped Emergency Med
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4500