General Application Information
Matches through NRMP (via ERAS)
Further information at FRIEDA
Contact Beth Edmonds
(601) 984-2695 or write
Beth Edmonds
C/o University of Mississippi Medical Center
Department of Radiology
Jackson, MS 39216
General Program Information
Number of residents per year: 5
Coverage: University of Mississippi Hospital and Clinics (@ 700 beds) subdivided into Childrens, Womens & Infants and main adult hospital.
Imaging Modalities: MRI/ CT/ Plainfilm/US/PET/NM/Conventional Angio-Interventional/Fluoroscopy
Studies per year: >225,000
Examinations: All residents take an in-service each year to measure performance in respect to other residents across the nation. Physics examination can be taken after the first year (offered in September). Diagnostic Written examinations are generally taken in the third or fourth years of residency (also in September). Oral examination usually occurs in June of the fourth year pending successful completion of both physics and diagnostic written boards. Payment for the examinations is divided over the course of the residency (total is about $2,000).
*for more detailed information please see Residency Handbook
Application Information
The American Board of Radiology requires five (5) years of approved training with a minimum of four (4) years in diagnostic radiology. The first year of training must be an accredited clinical year in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery or surgical specialties, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Neurology, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, or any combination of these. No more than a total of three months may be spent in Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and/or Pathology. All clinical training must be an ACGME, AOA, RCPSC or equivalent approved program.
All positions are filled through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). We offer 5 to 6 PGY-2 (Advanced) positions each year on a competitive basis. The required clinical year is not included in our match. The exact number of positions depends on unexpected vacancies and funding issues. The NRMP number for the 4-year (advanced) program is 1957420A0.
We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) only. Completed applications and supporting documents must be transmitted through ERAS by November 15th. In addition to the completed application, we require a personal statement and CV, three letters of recommendation, medical school transcript, USMLE scores and the Dean's letter. ERAS can be accessed at http://www.aamc.org/eras/start.htm.
We do accept international graduates. If you are an international graduate, we require documentation of current visa status as well as a copy of your ECFMG certificate. Our department sponsors the J1 visa.
Interview decisions are made as completed applications are received. The program director screens for confirmation of eligibility requirements and determines who will be invited for an interview based on academic record and personal information such as letters of recommendation. We also require a minimum score of 220 on USMLE Step 1.
Interview Information
The interview day consists of an overview of our program, one-on-one interviews with faculty and residents, a tour of our hospital, and lunch with the residents and faculty. Every applicant is scheduled to meet with the Program Director and Department Chair. Our interview dates are November 20th, December 11th, 18th, January 8th, 15th, and 22nd.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Beth Edmonds, Program Administrator, at bedmonds@radiology.umsmed.edu.