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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Academic Affairs News

Photos: UMMC Commencement 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A new class of health care professionals congratulated fellow graduates from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and beamed with pride at family and friends during the May 23 commencement ceremony. For many, it marked the culmination of years of training—and beginning of a lifelong commitment to care. Read More

UMMC celebrates the graduating class of 2025
Friday, May 23, 2025
UMMC celebrated nearly 1,000 graduates Friday during its 69th annual commencement ceremony. The event, held at the Mississippi Coliseum, honored students from all six of the Medical Center’s health sciences schools. Read More
Latest Articles

#2025UMMCGrad: Love of games, puzzles lead to student’s future career
Published on Monday, May 19, 2025

Pierce, Andries win UMMC School of Nursing alumni honors
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

With TEACH Prize win, Katie Barber reaches ‘pinnacle’ of profession
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

SHRP recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

#2025UMMCGrad: PhD student focuses on the interconnectedness of the body
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

#2025UMMCGrad: Experience leads to innovation for Liza Owens
Published on Monday, May 5, 2025

Base Pair expansion powers the promise of future researchers
Published on Monday, May 5, 2025

Front and Center: Iesha Smith
Published on Monday, April 28, 2025
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
SOM M3 Student Clinician Ceremony
Thursday, June 5
CE – Controlled Substance
Thursday, June 5
SOM M3 Boot Camp Ends
Friday, June 6
SOD DH Completion Application Due
Monday, June 9
SOD DH - Register/Add/Withdraw Deadline
Monday, June 9
SOD SMILE U
Monday, Jun. 9 to Jun. 13
SGSHS Register/Add Deadline
Monday, June 9
SGSHS Withdrawal/Refund Deadline
Monday, June 9