University of Mississippi School of Medicine Program
About This Program
UMMC/Childrens of Mississippi is the only childrens hospital in the state of Mississippi. We are the only hospital with a dedicated PICU/PCICU and pediatric emergency department. UMMC houses the states highest level NICU care. The childrens hospital is located in a suburban setting in the state capitol of Jackson. The hospital serves a diverse patient population from all areas of Mississippi. The childrens hospital has dedicated pediatric services including imaging center, cardiac operating room
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Criscuolo, DO
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Chelsea Knight-Champlin, BA
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Pediatric Cardiology
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4500
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
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
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)
- Program Director
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 Positions Not 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 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 18 Vacation Days and 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.