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
Career pivots lead SHRP Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement awardees to UMMC
Monday, May 11, 2026
The School of Health Related Professions has named Dr. Lee Brown as its 2026 Alumnus of the Year and Dr. Chelsey Stephens as its Early Career Achievement Award winner. Read More
SON recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners
Monday, May 11, 2026
The School of Nursing has named Dr. Jennifer Hitt and Michael Jones as its Alumna of the Year and Early Achievement Award winners for 2026. Read More
Latest Articles
Students celebrated for achievements at first UMMC Honors College awards
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
UMMC graduate Hunter Sylvester pursues life-changing Alzheimer’s research
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
For School of Nursing student, degree is fulfilment of lifelong calling
Published on Monday, May 4, 2026
Gift from pioneering researcher establishes professorship, names lab at UMMC
Published on Monday, April 27, 2026
UMMC dental student builds on family legacy as she looks ahead to the next chapter
Published on Monday, April 27, 2026
Advanced 3D technology and interdisciplinary care restore quality of life for Mississippi patient
Published on Monday, April 20, 2026
Medical student reflects on faith, family and purpose ahead of UMMC commencement
Published on Monday, April 20, 2026
Persistence pays off in school and at home for SHRP grad
Published on Monday, April 13, 2026
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
Medicine Grand Rounds
Tuesday, May 12
Everyday Wellness Walking
Tuesday, May 12
GWIMS Annual Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, May 12
SOD SEPC Meeting D1 Through D4
Thursday, May 14
SOD D4 Checkout Begins
Thursday, May 14
SOPH Last Day of the Spring Semester
Friday, May 15
Regalia Distribution Day
Friday, May 15
Ophthalmology Journal Club
Monday, May 18