University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Jackson, MS(Jackson, MS Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#208
Specialty Rank
$56,784
PGY1 Salary
21.4%
IMG %
#208
Psychiatry Ranking
35th Percentile
Top 65% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4002711108
- NRMP Code:
- 1957400C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 20
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 19
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 12.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
As the state's only psychiatry residency program embedded within an academic medical center, we are uniquely positioned to provide our residents with wide-ranging clinical, educational, and research experiences. Our residents assess, manage, and provide care to a diverse patient population from various cultural, social and economic backgrounds. It is our sincere and genuine wish to see our residents flourish, allowing them to make important and lasting contributions to the field.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$56,784
PGY-1
$58,502
PGY-2
$60,422
PGY-3
$66,118
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
- 23.0%(FREIDA)
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:
- 4002711108
- NRMP Code:
- 1957400C1
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Seth Kalin
- Email:
- skalin@umc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/28/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- 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
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1957400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Teresa Graves
- Contact Email:
- agraves@umc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:6PGY-3:8PGY-4:5
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
- 21.4%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 28.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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