University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Jackson, MS(Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$67,343
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0202712124
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 55%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Allergy training program at UMMC, the only academic center and A/I fellowship in Mississippi, offers diverse clinical experiences with urban and rural populations. Fellows manage a wide range of adult and pediatric cases, benefit from strong mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research opportunities, all while serving communities with high allergy and immunologic disease burdens.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,343
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$67,343
PGY-4
$70,567
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 78(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $254K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.4%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 42K
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.18
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0202712124
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jessica Beth Perkins
- Email:
- jperkins@umc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/16/2025 - 8/13/2025
- Interview Period:
- 9/2/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1957020F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Leigh Skipworth
- Contact Email:
- lskipworth@umc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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