University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
About This Program
Training in the only Academic Medical Center/Children's Hospital in Mississippi. Only Pediatric Rheumatology fellowship program in our state. For a unique subspecialty with unusual diseases, the program has a very large variety of pathology and cultural diversity in patient population. Small but dedicated group of faculty and education administrators. The majority of pediatric consultants and allied healthcare available. Exceptional opportunities for research.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Linda Ray, MD
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Vicki Edwards, MD
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Pediatric Rheumatology
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
- 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
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
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 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.