University of Mississippi IM

[NdSea]

I've been doing some research on this program and have to say it seems like a decent one despite the downside of having to live in Jackson, Ms. I was just wondering if any of you had any insight on this program and there fellowship match rate. I'd assume they take a high rate their own residents for their fellowships. Definately a program of interest would love some feedback.

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[Scutpuppy007]

I've been doing some research on this program and have to say it seems like a decent one despite the downside of having to live in Jackson, Ms. I was just wondering if any of you had any insight on this program and there fellowship match rate. I'd assume they take a high rate their own residents for their fellowships. Definately a program of interest would love some feedback.

I interviewed there for residency. Though I matched elsewhere, I really liked the program. The residents that I met seemed to be very happy and they said that almost everyone who wanted a fellowship did get one. The Department of Medicine there has been named the best teaching department by the medical students several years in a row. The program directors seem to very nice. The residents said that they get to do a lot of procedures. I left with a very positive feeling about the program and actually ranked it fairly high on my list. I think that it is a program that would be worth investigating.

 

[michaelrack]

Living in Jackson isn't so bad. The cost of living is low; your resident salary will stretch farther than places like NY.
However, if you dislike cockroaches, MS is a bad place to live.

 

[kungfufishing]

I am at UMMC albeit in another dept (EM). From what I have seen, the IM residents get good training. Jackson and the rest of MS, which is an underserved and unhealthy state, provide a large volume of pathology.

 

[noprobbob]

Interviewed there b/c it's in the southeast...Strong program it seems. Still has q4 overnight call throughout, which I think is good for training. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Give it a closer look.

 

[NdSea]

I appreciate all the great feedback about this program. i have a friend who went to medical school there and spoke highly of the medicine program. Seems as if there is a lot of teaching and hands on learning there as there are no other major programs in the state. Looks as if all the major cases are sent to UMC. The heavy patient load allows the residents to have a lot of autonomy from what I understand and exposure to a great deal of pathology among the patients. The fellowship match list seems to be decent and the cost of living is great. Seems as if this program might be a diamond in the rough. More feedback would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[BlackNDecker]

Precisely...UMC is the "diamond", Jackson is the "rough."

 

[NdSea]

Precisely...UMC is the "diamond", Jackson is the "rough."

 

[NdSea]

Any thoughts from those of you who matched there this year or past years????

 

[NdSea]

Any thoughts from those of you who matched there this year or past years????

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[WJ22]

Does anyone have any specific info on fellowship matches for this program? The list of fellowship matches included in the interview folder they provided, while pretty impressive, was a list of "recent" fellowship matches... basically I have no idea if this is for the last 3 years or the last 20 years... I am wondering if anyone has any more specific info on their fellowship matches for the last year or two.

 

[tartesos]

Does anyone have any specific info on fellowship matches for this program? The list of fellowship matches included in the interview folder they provided, while pretty impressive, was a list of "recent" fellowship matches... basically I have no idea if this is for the last 3 years or the last 20 years... I am wondering if anyone has any more specific info on their fellowship matches for the last year or two.

In what area specifically?
They usually take internal candidates for cards and hem Onc and most everything else( except Gi and renal) and some residents match in other competitive fellowships outside, although most people who train there would suck c$&@ to stay there.

Are you interested in any specialty in particular?

 

[IMstudentdoc]

Interviewed at this program too and was really impressed with the PD and the list they gave in our folder on interview day of fellowship matches. I did look up some of those places online though and could not find many UM residency graduates at those fellowships so I'm wondering how old the list is. Any thoughts on Pulm/CC, cards, or Heme/onc fellowships at UM? Also any information on the quality of residency training at UM and what the work/life balance is of residents there?

 

[tartesos]

Interviewed at this program too and was really impressed with the PD and the list they gave in our folder on interview day of fellowship matches. I did look up some of those places online though and could not find many UM residency graduates at those fellowships so I'm wondering how old the list is. Any thoughts on Pulm/CC, cards, or Heme/onc fellowships at UM? Also any information on the quality of residency training at UM and what the work/life balance is of residents there?

Residency training is very solid, and the pathology you see there is uncanny.
Fellowship spots are to be had to those who want them( if you are good to work with at least) and the more competitive ones require you to stand out more( gi, cards, allergy, Pulm/Ccm) but those who want fellowships of the residents match in there or outside with no problems.... Except for gi( overpriced internists that can scope), some people fall flat at getting this in the recent past.

 

[Inderoll]

Residency training is very solid, and the pathology you see there is uncanny.
Fellowship spots are to be had to those who want them( if you are good to work with at least) and the more competitive ones require you to stand out more( gi, cards, allergy, Pulm/Ccm) but those who want fellowships of the residents match in there or outside with no problems.... Except for gi( overpriced internists that can scope), some people fall flat at getting this in the recent past.

I'm curious as to your opinion on how this program compares to Univ of Nebraska. Univ of Oklahoma, & Albany? Any thoughts?

 

[tartesos]

I'm curious as to your opinion on how this program compares to Univ of Nebraska. Univ of Oklahoma, & Albany? Any thoughts?

I wish I could give you an educated comparison between them, but I don't know personally much of those places...
It all depends on what you want, but I can tell you for a strong clinical experience with good educational support and a decent schedule, umc is tough to beat. Fellowship placement is reasonably attainable depending on how hard you work and how competitive what you like is.

What do you see yourself Doing in the future? Academics? Private? Fellowship etc?

 

[Inderoll]

I wish I could give you an educated comparison between them, but I don't know personally much of those places...
It all depends on what you want, but I can tell you for a strong clinical experience with good educational support and a decent schedule, umc is tough to beat. Fellowship placement is reasonably attainable depending on how hard you work and how competitive what you like is.

What do you see yourself Doing in the future? Academics? Private? Fellowship etc?

Looking to pursue cards fellowship. I feel like it's similar in reputation wise w/ Oklahoma & Albany. Not sure how it compares to Nebraska though?

 

[tartesos]

Looking to pursue cards fellowship. I feel like it's similar in reputation wise w/ Oklahoma & Albany. Not sure how it compares to Nebraska though?

The current chief of pulmonary came from there and speaks highly of the place.

There are 4 cardiology spots and there are given most of the time to internal candidates. Program is decent and they do decent post fellow training f at good places for the crazy enough that want to. They have interventional there as well.
If you train there and work towards it from the beginning you will get your spot there or elsewhere, it all depends on how bad you want it.

Good luck!

 

[tartesos]

Thanks for this. Just wondering, how's the match for heme/onc (which is also competitive I think)?

Internal mostly with an external candidate most years. They are all usually outstanding amongst their class, as most places.
Solid training. Biggest referral center in the state, it gets everything from all over the state.

 

[WJ22]

thanks for the info tartesos! i havent checked the thread in a while bc no one seemed to be responding. what is the problem with GI fellowships? i seem to be wavering between GI and rheum...

 

[tartesos]

No problem at all. It's a strong clinical program. Gi is competitive and full of Prima donnas, that's all.
that the pd likes new blood every year. In fact it seems he prefers new blood even when "old" blood seems like great candidates... It's the least likely program to match all internal...
Rheum is a great program and the pd is one of the nicest and smartest doctors one could hope to meet.
There is an obscene demand for rheum nowadays... There's like a 3 month waiting for an op consult in Jackson ms alone.
And if you like rheum, it can be a pretty Cush lifestyle with decent pay( op mostly).
Best of luck!

 

[WJ22]

thanks tartesos. and just out of curiosity, did you do your training at UMMC? and are you in a fellowship program there now?