University of Mississippi Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Jackson, Mississippi, sponsored by University of Mississippi School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout 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
See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.
You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.
Is University of Mississippi Medical Center Program a good fit for you?
Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.