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.
“Matching” medical students remember the kindness and skill of those who inspired them to be doctors
Monday, March 24, 2025
Last week, students from the School of Medicine learned where they will train in their chosen specialties as participants in one of the most momentous events of their lives: Match Day 2025. Many began the journey to this milestone years ago because of the thoughtfulness or expertise of a physician. Three of those students share their stories here. Read More
UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground for new clinical building
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The School of Dentistry is laying the foundation for the future of dental education and patient care in Mississippi. With state and university leaders breaking ground on a new clinical building, this expansion promises to enhance student training, improve patient access and solidify the school’s role as a leader in oral health. Read More
Latest Articles
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
UMMC’s first-ever Honors College welcomes inaugural class
Published on Monday, September 23, 2024
Stolen breath, inspired dream: Yanes Cardozo’s life speaks to her patients
Published on Monday, August 19, 2024