University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Jackson, MS(Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#132
Specialty Rank
$60,163
PGY1 Salary
92.9%
IMG %
#132
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
7th Percentile
Top 93% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3002721182
- NRMP Code:
- 1957300C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 63
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 48
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 19
- Sick Days:
- 11
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 35.7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UMMC Pathology Department offers a diverse array of academic programs. Our combined anatomic and clinical pathology residency program is a four-year program with a total of 16 ACGME-accredited positions. Our residents learn from hands-on experience with our interesting case mix, didactic lectures and interdisciplinary programs.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,163
PGY-1
$62,524
PGY-2
$64,582
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 (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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3002721182
- NRMP Code:
- 1957300C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 63
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John Lam
- Email:
- jlam@umc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/9/2026 - 10/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/9/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- 1957300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Ashley Smith
- Contact Email:
- pathologyresidency@umc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 92.9%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 97th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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