University of Mississippi School of Medicine Program
About This Program
We have a unique patient population with many needs
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
John Keith Mansel, MD
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Monica Watkins
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Hospice and Palliative Med Pgm
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
969 Lakeland Dr
Jackson, MS 39216
450 Town Center Blvd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter required
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 1, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 10, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 10, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
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
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 18 Vacation Days and 11 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.