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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Jackson, MS(Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#79
Specialty Rank
$60,163
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#79
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
40th Percentile
Top 60% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802721122
NRMP Code:
1957280C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
45
0
Female Faculty:
30.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UMMC's otolaryngology department has an outstanding reputation for its commitment to teaching residents and ranks in the top programs nationally in terms of NIH funding. Residents are afforded exceptional training opportunities by dedicated departmental faculty. Our objectives are to provide a strong background in basic and clinical skills related to otolaryngology, to assist in developing clinical and surgical expertise, and to provide opportunities to learn and practice research skills.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

16 weeks

Salary Progression

$60,163
PGY-1
$62,524
PGY-2
$64,852
PGY-3
$67,343
PGY-4
$70,567
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Jackson, MS
Metropolitan Area
Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
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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
21.7%(FREIDA)

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

Nominal Salary
$60,163
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,132
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802721122
NRMP Code:
1957280C0YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lana L Jackson
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 2/28/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

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:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1957280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Contact Person:
Bonnie J Boyd
Contact Email:
ent-education@umc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations