University of Mississippi School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our Level IV NICU is the sole children's hospital in the state, featuring in-house MFM & a center for high-risk deliveries. Training encompasses neonatal transport, ECMO, therapeutic hypothermia, palliative care, CVICU, & high-risk follow-up clinics. Fellows engage in dedicated didactic sessions, POCUS, simulation, procedural & ECMO bootcamp. Research opportunities across the institute include basic science, clinical studies, simulation, & public health. We are part of Neonatal Research Network.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sumana Ramarao
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Darren Dale, MD
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
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
- 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
- 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
Nov 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 21, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 20, 2026 - Nov 9, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 18 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.