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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1602721044
Program director
Allison Strickland
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
227
Latest cycle
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Jackson, Mississippi, sponsored by University of Mississippi School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 227 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 78 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women18%
  • Men82%
  • White91%
  • Asian9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Allison Strickland
Program coordinator
Alexandra Waterbury
Coordinator phone
(601) 984-5705
Program phone
(601) 984-5700
Sponsoring institution
University of Mississippi School of Medicine

2500 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216-4505 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 9% of residents at University of Mississippi Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% 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 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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 2500 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216-4505. 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 Allison Strickland. The program coordinator, Alexandra Waterbury, is the usual contact for application questions.

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