Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Department of Neurosurgery is a leading institution in neurosurgery, committed to excellent patient care, innovative research, and education of future neurosurgeons. The program offers specialized treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves, and is recognized for housing the state’s only Neurosurgery Residency Program. This program integrates patient-centered care with extensive training, preparing residents for successful careers in both academia and private practice, leading to board certification. The department also boasts the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Level 4 epilepsy center.
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Extremely Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center does not explicitly detail its friendliness toward International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the provided text. There is no mention of 'ECFMG certification', 'visa sponsorship', or an acceptance rate for IMG applicants. Therefore, it is unclear if the program actively supports IMG participation or recruitment.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The residency program hosts the state's only Neurosurgery Residency Program, but the specific number of categorical residents is not mentioned.
Program Website
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2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216-4505
Program Director
Chad Washington
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program focuses on delivering exceptional patient care, advancing neuroscience research, and educating the next generation of neurosurgical leaders. It includes specialized treatment for brain, spine, and nerve conditions in both adults and children.
Application
The residency application process details such as deadlines and requirements are not present in the provided text. It is advised to check the official University of Mississippi Medical Center website for this information.
# of Locations
Only one location: University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Department of Neurosurgery is the only provider of the Neurosurgery Residency Program in the state, which integrates patient-centered care, innovative research, and extensive training to prepare residents for outstanding careers.
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# of Years of Program
The program typically takes 7 years to complete, leading to certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Provides specialized treatment and surgical care for a range of brain, spine, and nerve conditions, along with innovative research and extensive training for residents.
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