University of Mississippi Medical Center
The University of Mississippi Medical Center Anesthesiology residency in Jackson, MS is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
The University of Mississippi Medical Center's anesthesiology residency is a four-year, competency-based categorical program (one internship year plus three clinical anesthesia years) approved for a total of 40 residents, with ten PGY-1 positions annually. The CBY includes critical care, POCUS, acute pain and a month of anesthesia with simulation. CA-1 to CA-3 cover general, regional, cardiovascular, neuro, OB, pediatric, thoracic, vascular, off-site and chronic pain, with a CA-3 Transition into Practice rotation and three elective months. UMMC is Mississippi's only academic health sciences center.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- CA-3 is tailored: Transition into Practice, private practice anesthesia, three elective months and an optional research elective; ask how residents use these to prepare for fellowship or practice.
- Intern year includes POCUS, Acute Pain Service, critical care and a structured anesthesia month with simulation; tie your interests to these.
- UMMC is the only academic health sciences center in Mississippi, giving the full spectrum of surgical and medical disease; emphasise comfort with complex, high-acuity and underserved populations.
- Funding for presenting at national meetings, book allowance each year, and research in OB anesthesia and pain; ask about current resident projects.
- Residents teach: grand rounds, simulation teaching and lectures for juniors and students; highlight teaching experience.
- Department also runs cardiothoracic, pain and pediatric anesthesia fellowships; ask about internal fellowship placement.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Sara B. Robertson, MD, FASA
- Phone
- (601) 984-5900
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Anesthesiology residency training
Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Some programs include the base year; others expect it to be completed separately. Ask which applies.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Mississippi Medical Center Anesthesiology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Mississippi Medical Center Anesthesiology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years (1 internship + 3 clinical anesthesia years). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Mississippi Medical Center Anesthesiology residency offer?
The directory records 10 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Mississippi Medical Center Anesthesiology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.