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.
Thank you for visiting our webpage, and please feel free to browse through our many programs.
Six Schools. One UMMC.
UMMC launches Mississippi Center for Violence Research
Monday, April 7, 2025
UMMC School of Nursing research into violence is aimed at preventing injuries and deaths and helping the victims of crime. The center is funded by a $5.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Read More
‘A caring situation’ Students of the Jackson Free Clinic show up where the people are
Monday, March 31, 2025
For almost 25 years, a vulnerable population has depended on free health screenings and more from the students who run the Jackson Free Clinic in west Jackson. Now, through community partnerships, the students are extending their reach within the Jackson area and beyond. Read More
Latest Articles
“Matching” medical students remember the kindness and skill of those who inspired them to be doctors
Published on Monday, March 24, 2025
UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground for new clinical building
Published on Thursday, March 6, 2025
UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground on a new building
Published on Monday, February 24, 2025
Hundreds benefit from free services during Dental Mission Week
Published on Monday, February 10, 2025
School of Dentistry alumni honored for exceptional service to their communities
Published on Monday, January 27, 2025
SGSHS announces new chair, award to honor physiology alumnus
Published on Monday, November 25, 2024
UMMC’s overall school enrollment continues to climb
Published on Monday, November 11, 2024
Graduate School honors outstanding alumni, research
Published on Monday, October 28, 2024