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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Jackson, Mississippi, sponsored by University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

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About University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0402711077
Program director
Sara Robertson
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
617
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Jackson, Mississippi, sponsored by University of Mississippi School of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 617 applications and invited about 15.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Anesthesiology interview rate of 16.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
15.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates54%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women22%
  • Men78%
  • White76%
  • Asian17%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Sara Robertson
Program coordinator
Andrea Applin
Coordinator phone
(601) 984-5914
Program phone
(601) 815-5446
Sponsoring institution
University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Department of Anesthesiology 2500 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216 Open in Google Maps

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Mississippi Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Mississippi Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Mississippi Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at University of Mississippi Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Mississippi Medical Center Program offer?

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Mississippi Medical Center Program?

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program received 617 applications and interviewed about 15.4% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Mississippi Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Mississippi Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Mississippi Medical Center Program located?

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program is located at Department of Anesthesiology 2500 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216. Its sponsoring institution is University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Mississippi Medical Center Program?

The program director is Sara Robertson. The program coordinator, Andrea Applin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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