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How to Apply
When is the deadline to apply to our program?
December 15 is our deadline to apply
How should one apply to our program?
Only electronic applications via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) are accepted by UMMC's Department of Pediatrics for residency and fellowship positions. U.S. medical students should contact their dean's office for access to the ERAS system. Foreign medical graduates must apply for residency positions through ERAS by contacting the ECFMG.
What are the minimum requirements for admission into our program?
- Medical school transcript
- Dean's letter
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- USMLE Step I score report
- USMLE Step II score report
- Current photo
- ECFMG certificate (Certificate is not required to interview; certificate must be obtained to be ranked.)
Does our program accept the COMLEX in place of USMLE for graduates of osteopathic medical schools?
Yes.
Does our program consider a minimum cutoff score for USMLE/COMLEX exams?
Passing scores for USMLE/COMLEX are required, but there are no minimum passing score requirements. USMLE/COMLEX scores are considered an important part of the complete application.
How many spots does our program offer?
We have 16 categorical pediatric positions.
Does our program impose a limit on the number of years since medical school graduation?
Yes. We ask that applicants have graduated no more than five (5) years from the time of their application submission.
What type(s) of Visas does our program sponsor?
We only sponsor the J-1 Visa. Unfortunately, we do not substitute or accept any others at this time.
Do we accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)? If so, what percentage of our program is comprised of IMGs?
The UMMC program is proud to accept graduates of any program if they meet the minimum requirements set forth by our program. The percentage of IMG's varies from year to year, usually between 3-5%.
Is U.S. clinical experience required for IMGs?
No, U.S. clinical experience is not required for admission into our program, but it may be taken into consideration when your application is reviewed.
What are our selection criteria?
Selection of residents and fellows in the Department of Pediatrics at UMMC is based on academic records, clinical performance, recommendation letters, and interviews. Resident and fellow selection is made without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
Residents at UMMC must obtain a Mississippi medical license. The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure requires all applicants to pass the United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE) Steps 1 and 2CK before a restricted temporary (training) license will be issued. Graduates of non-US medical schools must pass USMLE Steps 1 and Step 2CK to be eligible for a Limited Institutional License. All physicians must pass USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 to be eligible for a permanent Mississippi medical license.
Applicants who are not United States citizens must have a J-1 Visa or Permanent Resident Card to be employed as a resident or fellow at UMMC. International medical graduates (IMGs) must have a current, valid ECFMG certificate to begin residency or fellowship training.
UMMC requires all new employees to submit to fingerprinting. A background investigation will be conducted on all new employees, which includes previous employment, licensing, certification, criminal background, credit, and personal references.
The Department of Pediatrics training programs include Categorical Pediatrics, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, and eight fellowship training programs: Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Critical Care, Child Neurology, Neonatology, Allery/Immunology, and Palliative Medicine. Interested applicants should contact the director of the individual program for specific application information.