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
Overview
The current residents' details, including the exact distribution of PGY-1 residents and their backgrounds, are not explicitly outlined in the provided text.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
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.
PGY-1 Salary
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