Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2802721122
Program director
Lana Jackson
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
227
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Jackson, Mississippi, sponsored by University of Mississippi School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 227 applications and invited about 14.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, which interview about 21.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. 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
  • 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
3
Interview rate
14.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
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%
  • White80%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American7%

Contact and location

Program director
Lana Jackson
Program coordinator
Khristina Lang
Coordinator phone
(601) 984-4550
Program phone
(601) 984-5456
Sponsoring institution
University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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?

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Mississippi Medical Center Program?

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program received 227 applications and interviewed about 14.1% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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 Lana Jackson. The program coordinator, Khristina Lang, is the usual contact for application questions.

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