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University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Psychiatry 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
4002711108
Program director
Joshua Trull
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
591
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Jackson, Mississippi, sponsored by University of Mississippi School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 591 applications and invited about 14.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
14.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates57%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White61%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Joshua Trull
Program coordinator
Psych Education
Coordinator phone
(601) 815-1368
Program phone
(931) 628-0695
Sponsoring institution
University of Mississippi School of Medicine

2500 North State Street ATTN: Alexis C. Smith 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 14% of residents at University of Mississippi Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Mississippi Medical Center Program?

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program received 591 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is University of Mississippi Medical Center Program located?

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program is located at 2500 North State Street ATTN: Alexis C. Smith 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 Joshua Trull. The program coordinator, Psych Education, is the usual contact for application questions.