University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

The University of Mississippi Medical Center offers a four-year Anesthesiology Residency Training Program for 38 residents. The program focuses on competency-based training, providing a systematic progression of key learning goals and milestones.

Training begins with a broad CBY/PGY1 year, which includes rotations in various clinical areas such as critical care, pediatrics, neurology, and anesthesia basics, concluding with an in-depth one-month anesthesiology rotation. The subsequent three years (PGY2-PGY4) emphasize clinical anesthesia practice and subspecialties, with the CA3 year offering customizable concentrations.

The curriculum includes weekly grand rounds, resident lectures, M&M conferences, journal clubs, and problem-based learning discussions. Residents also practice for the ABA oral exams throughout their training.

For the application process, the program requires the ERAS common application form, a CV, a personal statement, three current letters of recommendation, a medical school transcript, USMLE results, and an ECFMG certificate if applicable. Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 before applying. Previous residency training applicants need a passing Step 3 score before ranking.

The program conducts resident interviews virtually due to COVID-19, with the interview process running from October to January. They do not sponsor H1B visas but select the most qualified applicants regardless of visa status during the ERAS application review.