University of Mississippi School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is uniquely positioned as a place for preventive medicine training. We are an urban center in a rural state where health disparities abound. We are the only academic medical center in the state, giving us widespread reach to improve the health of the state. We have forged strong relationships with state, local, and volunteer organizations aimed at preventing disease and improving the healthspan of our communities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Brian Williams, MD, MPH
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Haley Bender, BS, MPH
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Dept of Preventive Med
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
805 E River Pl
Jackson, MS 39202
1500 E Woodrow Wilson Dr
Jackson, MS 39216-5199
570 E Woodrow Wilson Dr
Jackson, MS 39216
3502 W Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
415 S 28th Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
* PGY-1 Reserved Positions for Entering Students
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 19 Vacation Days and 11 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.