Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Residency Program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center provides a five-year training accredited program focusing on extensive orthopedic surgical education. With a strong emphasis on faculty support, residents are prepared to excel in their careers, supported by a robust curriculum that encourages learning and development. This program is particularly welcoming to International Medical Graduates, given its adherence to ECFMG certification requirements. Residents participate in various fellowship opportunities post-graduation, emphasizing a comprehensive medical training experience.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Highly Competitive
What makes up the competitive specialty score?
Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation residency program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who must apply through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and attain ECFMG certification before the application deadline. The program specifies ECFMG certification as a requirement for IMG applicants, indicating a commitment to IMG inclusion.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
Four individuals at each level, accredited for five years of training.
Program Website
Address
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216-4505
Program Director
Izuchukwu K. Ibe, MD
Program Reviews
Overall Rating
N/A
No Reviews Yet
Program
Director
0.0
Quality of
Training
Diversity &
Inclusion
0.0
0.0
Location
0.0
Property Type
ReviewMyResidency (RMR) Score
The RMR Score:
The first of its kind, this unique metric blends hard data like salaries, resident diversity, and program structure with the power of crowd-sourced insights from students, residents, and alumni. It’s your go-to tool for quickly comparing programs and finding the perfect fit for your journey!
Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there is no specific information available regarding the total number or specific details of the current residents in the program including PGY-1 residents.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Details about the curriculum or rotations can be accessed through a dedicated page that outlines the rotations and educational components for residents.
Application
Applications are accepted only through ERAS. International medical school applicants must apply via the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and must be ECFMG certified before the application deadline. The application deadline is October 1st for the Residency Match Season. Applicants will be notified of their application status, and interviews are conducted in January.
# of Locations
Residents will work across various clinical and hospital locations associated with the Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation department.
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowships including a Hand Fellowship, Trauma Fellowship, and Pediatric Fellowship. Each fellowship has its own overview and specific faculty associated with it, providing numerous training opportunities following residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The orthopaedic surgery residency program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is unique as it is accredited for five years with the full support of the faculty and staff, focusing on providing quality education.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program lasts for five years and includes training with four individuals at each level.
Housing
Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salaries and Benefits provided, as referenced in the document.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation