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Welcome to the Office of Academic Affairs

Portrait of Dr. Scott Rogers and Dr. Natalie Gaughf
Scott M. Rodgers, MD Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Natalie W. Gaughf, PhD, ABPP Assistant Vice Chancellor for 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

Analisha Coleman, dental assistant, and Devon Coleman, fourth-year dental student, examine Kennedy Pomerlee, 9, of Byram.

UMMC School of Dentistry launches 'Free Care Friday' for Mississippi kids

Monday, July 15, 2024

The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry recently held its inaugural “Free Care Friday” pediatric dental clinic, providing 12 uninsured children with essential dental care. The School plans to continue the event bi-monthly to provide vital care to children across the state. Read More

Aiden Ford blows up a balloon with second-year dental student Kyle Bryant, creating a wind-powered engine for a project during S.M.I.L.E. U.

Summer camp piques interest in dental careers for children across the state

Monday, June 10, 2024

Now in its second year, S.M.I.L.E. U, the week-long summer camp at the School of Dentistry, expands its reach with a new health fair for Pre-K through third grade students. Read More

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