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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Family Medicine 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
1202721181
Program director
Janet Ricks
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
834
Latest cycle
IMG residents
64%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Jackson, Mississippi, sponsored by University of Mississippi School of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 834 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 64% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
10
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs43%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White29%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American25%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Janet Ricks
Program coordinator
Machandra Forest-Wilder
Coordinator phone
(601) 984-5426
Sponsoring institution
University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Department of Family Medicine 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 64% of residents at University of Mississippi Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% 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 Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at University of Mississippi Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Mississippi Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Mississippi Medical Center Program located?

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program is located at Department of Family Medicine 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 Janet Ricks. The program coordinator, Machandra Forest-Wilder, is the usual contact for application questions.

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