University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Jackson, MS(Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#78
Specialty Rank
$64,852
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#78
Child neurology Ranking
3rd Percentile
Top 97% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1852712095
- NRMP Code:
- 1957185R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 6 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The division of child neurology is very active in the education of medical students, pediatric residents, child neurology residents, adult neurology residents and clinical neurophysiology fellows. In addition to our typical lectures and teaching rounds with third- and fourth-year medical students, we have a regular presence in the lectures and grand rounds of the department of pediatrics and are involved in daily clinical education at Batson Children's Hospital.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,852
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$64,852
PGY-3
$67,343
PGY-4
$70,567
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 20.2%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 2,958,846
- 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:
- 1852712095
- NRMP Code:
- 1957185R0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sarah Elizabeth Conerly
- Email:
- sconerly@umc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1957185C0, 1957185R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Vicki Edwards
- Contact Email:
- vnedwards@umc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 6 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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