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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Ophthalmology 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
2402721079
Program director
William Watkins
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Jackson, Mississippi, sponsored by University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 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
  • 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%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White100%
  • Asian17%

Contact and location

Program director
William Watkins
Program coordinator
Olivia Milner
Coordinator phone
(601) 984-5023
Sponsoring institution
University of Mississippi School of Medicine

2500 N State St, McBryde Bldg Third Floor, McBryde Building, Room B320 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?

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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.

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 N State St, McBryde Bldg Third Floor, McBryde Building, Room B320 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 William Watkins. The program coordinator, Olivia Milner, is the usual contact for application questions.

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