Welcome to the Office of Academic Affairs
The University of Mississippi Medical Center supports six health professions schools on its main campus in Jackson and successfully graduates roughly 1000 health care professionals each year, many of whom choose to stay and practice in the state.
The Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs oversees the academic enterprise of UMMC. To support our academic mission, each member of our team plays an essential role in our continuing success as we work to identify and promote best practices in health care education, including the following:
- Academic planning and strategy
- Academic policies and procedures
- Continuing health professions education
- Faculty development and success
- Institutional accreditation
- Quality improvement and innovation in education
- Resources through the Rowland Medical Library
- Student services and success
Our goals are to provide quality education to our students and trainees and to promote lifelong learning to our alumni, faculty, and staff.
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Six Schools. One UMMC.
'Matching' students reminisce about caring doctors who shaped their career paths
Monday, March 23, 2026
Last week, students from the School of Medicine learned where they will train in their chosen specialties as participants in one of the most momentous events of their lives – Match Day 2026. Many students ended their journeys to the milestone from humble beginnings and share their stories here. Read More
With generous gesture, Simino shores up title as UMMC’s top teacher
Monday, February 16, 2026
Dr. Jeannette Simino, who came to teaching reluctantly, has grown into that role exceptionally. She has received the 2026 Regions Bank TEACH Prize – a rewarding development not only for her career, but because of her generosity, for her department as well. Read More
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