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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Jackson, Mississippi

Emergency Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Emergency Medicine residency program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center began in 1986 and offers extensive training to develop proficient emergency medicine specialists. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, teamwork, community integration, and innovation in patient care. With a robust research department and fellowships in diverse subspecialties, residents receive hands-on experience in a level 1 trauma center, ensuring a comprehensive residency education.

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Program Details

Specialty

Emergency Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Emergency Medicine residency program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness. However, it indicates a track record of graduates practicing widely across the country and internationally, as well as unspecified opportunities to apply for residency. Further exploration on visa sponsorship and specific IMG acceptance criteria may yield additional insights.

Categorical Positions

Categorical Positions (detail)

PGY 1-3 program, with several million dollars in research grants

Program Website

Address

2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216

Program Director

Jonah Gunalda, MD

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Current Residents

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

The training includes a program of intensive training focusing on assessment, diagnostic and management skills as well as procedural skills, with responsibilities increasing in years two and three.

Application

Application Information can be found at: /som/Departments and Offices/SOM Departments/Emergency-Medicine/Residents-and-Fellows/Application-Information.html. Check the website for specific deadlines and materials required for application.

# of Locations

Multiple locations including a surgical, pediatric, neuroscience, and medical intensive care units and community ED shifts.

Fellowship

The program offers fellowships in multiple Emergency Medicine-related areas, including EMS, Pediatric EM, Ultrasound, Critical Care, Sports Medicine, and Research, providing various career pathways for residents post-graduation.

Resident Life

Overview

The only academic medical center in the state and the only Level 1 Trauma Center, guaranteeing an impressive variety of pathology and acuity for residents.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

3 years, PGY 1-3 program.

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Alumni

Over 200 emergency physicians have graduated from this program and currently practice in a wide range of settings. Many of our graduates stay in Mississippi or other southeastern states; however, we have graduates practicing all across the country, and several internationally. Approximately 25 percent of our graduates pursue careers in academic medicine.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Residents attend national conferences, opportunity for various fellowships, and have access to research projects.

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