Residency Programs, Residency Program Letter

On behalf of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, I want to personally welcome you to the Department's website. Our department's teaching methods and training curricula have been designed to provide residents with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed and flourish as primary care providers. As our department continues to expand, our mission remains the same - to provide first-rate educational programs and opportunities for our residents while offering the highest quality of service and care to our patients.

The University Hospital offers our residents opportunities to rotate at the Winifred Wiser Hospital for Women, the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children as well as numerous other ambulatory and ER services. Our two community practice clinics, West Jackson Family Medical and Lakeland Family Practice, serve a diverse community of patients ranging from infants to the elderly. Faculty and private practitioners teach, guide, and supervise residents as they gain invaluable knowledge, insight and confidence. Our community hospital, the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center (MBMC) provides a number of educational opportunities and support. It is within this setting that the department operates its family medicine inpatient service and provides emergency room care for our own and non-referred patients. The MBMC staff act as sub-specialty consultants and rotation supervisors.

Our residents enjoy the benefits of an expert, caring faculty, high quality of life, and a creative and academically sound curriculum. I hope that you will enjoy our website and look forward to you visiting us soon.

Shannon D. Pittman, M.D.
Associate Professor, Family Medicine
Residency Director
Office 601-984-5426
Fax 601-984-6889
Email: sdpittman@umc.edu

Department of Family Medicine Application Criteria
(updated August 1, 2011)

Applications will only be accepted through ERAS. The application deadline is December 31.

To be eligible to join the University of MS Family Medicine Residency Program: Applicants must:

  • Have passed Step 1 and Step II CK,CS
    • Applicants with more than two attempts to pass any part of the USMLE will not be considered.
    • The MS State Board of Medical Licensure requires a maximum of six years from passage of all Step exam for licensure.
    • Applicants will preferably have a two digit score greater than 80 (3-digit score minimum - 196) on both Step I and Step II CK.
  • Have graduated from medical school preferably no longer than four years ago or have been in practice or an ACGME/AOA approved program if date since graduation exceeds four years
  • Be eligible for licensure in the state of MS. Please refer to requirements posted at http://www.msbml.state.ms.us/licensure%20division.htm
  • Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Applicants with previous residency training must submit a letter of recommendation from his/her prior program director with specific information regarding performance in the six ACGME competency areas

  • International medical graduates must:
    • Have a valid ECFMG by the time of ranking
    • US clinical experience is preferred
    • Accept J1 Visas