University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Jackson, MSLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

No calls. 100% outpatient clinic. Fellow has the opportunity to take care of adult and pediatric patients throughout the whole year. a protective time to read, sleep studies and prepare for lectures and journal club.

Program Length

1 Year

First Year Positions

1 Position

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Avg Work Hours

40 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$66k

18 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Dani Ibrahim Choufani, MD
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr

[email protected]
(601) 984-4815

Primary Program Contact

Teonia J Cable
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr

[email protected]
(601) 984-5865
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/9/2025

Program ID: 5202740037

Locations

Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Dept of Neurology
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216

Sponsor Location

University of Mississippi School of Medicine

2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Mississippi Medical Center

2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Jackson)

1500 E Woodrow Wilson Dr
Jackson, MS 39216-5199

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

22 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

22:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1957520F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

5:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

20%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (5)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

40 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

10 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s1

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

AUG31

Application Due

Aug 31, 2025

SEP1

Interview Period Starts

Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025

2027 - 2028

AUG31

Application Due

Aug 31, 2026

SEP1

Interview Period Starts

Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

100%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Not available

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health

Salary Compensation

$66k

PGY-4

$66,365

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.

Vacation Days18

Sick Days12

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

18 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

0 days

Quality of Life Information*

Jackson, MS

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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