Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The AP-CP Residency Program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is a fully accredited four-year training program in combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology offering a total of 16 resident positions. The program entails a comprehensive curriculum aligned with the requirements of the American Board of Pathology and includes substantial elective rotations that allow residents to explore subspecialties and research interests. Residents engage in a robust training environment supported by experienced faculty dedicated to their educational success.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the provided text. However, the program is a fully accredited training program and there might be opportunities for IMGs based on standard application acceptance processes, which typically allow ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship. Specific details about IMG applicants, acceptance rates, or current IMG resident numbers are not provided in the text available.
Categorical Positions
16
Categorical Positions (detail)
16 resident positions offered, divided among each year of training
Program Website
Address
2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
Most new appointments are at the post-graduate year-1 level; however, specific numbers for current MD residents in PGY-1 are not stated therefore it's unclear how many MD residents fit this criteria.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes AP/CP core rotations, elective rotations for research, increasing responsibilities each year, and participation in scholarly activities and conferences, with an emphasis on didactic and practical exposure to laboratory management.
Application
The residency application process includes submitting an application and potentially additional materials, detailed in the 'Application Process' section of the program. Specific deadlines, interview dates, and application requirements can be found there. Note that applicants need to check the 'Interview Information' section for the specific interview dates and requirements.
# of Locations
The primary teaching facility is UMMC's main campus, which is the only state-of-the-art tertiary care facility in the state.
Fellowship
The residency program offers flexibility for residents to pursue interests in various subspecialties during their training, including elective rotations that can be utilized for translational and/or basic science research or advanced training in selected areas of pathology. However, specific fellowship information or post-residency career paths were not detailed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program offers a comprehensive curriculum that meets the requirements of the American Board of Pathology and allows residents flexibility to pursue interests in various subspecialties, with opportunities for research and interdepartmental collaboration.
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# of Years of Program
The program is a four-year training program in combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Weekly conferences, participation in scholarly activities, and financial support for presenting papers at national meetings.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation