University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Jackson, MS(Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#97
Specialty Rank
$62,524
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#97
Ophthalmology Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2402721079
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 55
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Ophthalmology Residency at UMMC offers comprehensive training with diverse subspecialty rotations at UMMC and the VA Medical Center. Residents benefit from high surgical volume, dedicated faculty, and a strong didactic program. With access to Mississippi's only level-one trauma center and a statewide network of affiliate faculty, graduates are well-prepared for both fellowship and independent practice. -
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$62,524
PGY-1
$62,524
PGY-2
$64,852
PGY-3
$67,343
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 20.9%
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:
- 2402721079
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 55
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- William Marvin Watkins
- Email:
- wwatkins@umc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 12/4/2026
- 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
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Olivia C Milner
- Contact Email:
- ocmilner@umc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- 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
Rankings & Reputation
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