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
School of Medicine honors alumni leaders during 2026 reunion weekend
Monday, July 27, 2026
Hundreds of alumni, faculty and friends returned to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to celebrate the School of Medicine's 2026 Alumni Reunion, honoring the Class of 1976 Golden Graduates and recognizing physicians whose leadership, research and service have left a lasting impact on medicine in Mississippi and beyond. Read More
UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage
Monday, July 20, 2026
As Mississippi grapples with a continuing physician shortage, particularly in rural and underserved communities, the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine is taking steps to help meet the state's future health care needs. Read More
Latest Articles
Front and Center: Dr. Hiram Gatewood
Published on Monday, July 20, 2026
2025-2026 UMMC Promotions and Tenure
Published on Monday, July 13, 2026
UMMC PROMISE Program opens doors for future physicians from across Mississippi
Published on Monday, July 6, 2026
‘Lucky Threes’ distinguish Class of 2029
Published on Monday, June 15, 2026
Photos: Graduates prepare for the next chapter of their lives
Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
UMMC honors 992 health care professionals at 70th annual commencement
Published on Friday, May 22, 2026
PhD graduate left India for UMMC to advance her research goals
Published on Monday, May 18, 2026
Career pivots lead SHRP Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement awardees to UMMC
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
SOD DMD and DH Summer Grades Due
Wednesday, August 5
SOD D1 and DH3 Orientation
Wednesday, Aug. 5 to Aug. 7
Faculty Focus
Wednesday, August 5
SOD D2, D3, D4 SEPC Meeting
Thursday, August 6
SOD D1 Ethics Signing Ceremony
Friday, August 7
SOD ASDA Recognition Day & Golf Tournament
Monday, August 10
SOD First Day of the Fall Semester for DMD and DH
Monday, August 10
SOD DH Classes Begin
Monday, August 10
