Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center provides a comprehensive training experience with a focus on developing safe, competent, and confident independent surgeons. The program prides itself on its robust didactic conference schedule and the opportunity to complete over 1,000 cases during training. Residents gain experience through rotations at Mississippi's only Level 1 Trauma Center and dedicated children's hospital, along with community hospital rotations, presenting a diverse surgical exposure. There is a strong focus on mentoring, with residents often successfully matching into fellowship positions post-training.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Mississippi Medical Center general surgery residency program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness, but it accepts applications from a variety of backgrounds, and the current residents typically complete their training with over 1,000 cases. The program aims to provide a broad surgical experience, suggesting an openness to diverse applicants. The residency is fully accredited by the ACGME and includes extensive rotations that enhance experience in complex cases.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program finishes six chief residents per year. No specific detail on prelim or other categorical residents is provided.
Program Website
Address
2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
Program Director
T. Mark Earl, MD, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum involves a robust didactic conference schedule and extensive clinical experience throughout the five-year residency. Residents complete at least one research project and typically finish with over 1,000 cases. They are encouraged to participate in research and attend national meetings.
Application
Residency applications can be submitted through the UMMC website. Specific details regarding deadlines or interview dates are not outlined in the provided text. It is recommended to contact the program for the most accurate and detailed information.
# of Locations
Residents rotate at several locations including UMMC, Children's of Mississippi, the VA Medical Center, a community hospital, and North Mississippi Medical Center, providing a diverse clinical experience.
Fellowship
Over the past five years, 70% of residents from the general surgery program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center have pursued fellowships in various specialties, including pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, colorectal surgery, trauma surgery, vascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery. This suggests strong fellowship support and opportunities following residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Medical Center has a long history of excellence in surgical education beginning under the leadership Dr. James Hardy in 1955. It is proud to finish six chief residents per year, and its residents often gain extensive experience in subspecialties by collaborating with other departments and hospitals.
On Call Schedule
No specific details provided regarding the on-call schedule.
# of Years of Program
The residency program is a five-year training program, focused on providing comprehensive surgical education and experience in various specialties.
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Alumni
70% of past residents pursue fellowships in areas such as pediatric, plastic, colorectal, trauma, vascular, and cardiothoracic surgery. Recent graduates are frequently recruited by private practice groups in Mississippi and the mid-South.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The benefits include comprehensive training with opportunities for fellowships, extensive operative experience, and a supportive educational environment.
PGY-1 Salary
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