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2024-2025 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

2024-2025 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Monday, July 7, 2025

More than 80 current Medical Center faculty will begin the new academic year with a promotion in rank, newly granted tenure, or both. Faculty are listed alphabetically, by school, in rank order of professor with tenure, associate professor with tenure, professor, and associate professor. Read More

Since opening in 1955, the Department of Surgery at UMMC has trained generations of surgeons and led pioneering advancements in patient care.

UMMC Department of Surgery celebrates 70 years

Monday, July 7, 2025

This year, UMMC’s Department of Surgery celebrates 70 years of excellence. From historic firsts to life-changing recoveries, the department has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and proving that world-class surgical care can thrive in the heart of Mississippi. Read More

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Medical Center figures chosen for international, statewide roles

Medical Center figures chosen for international, statewide roles

Published on Monday, July 7, 2025

 UMMC’s maternal telehealth program has provided support to more than 100 expectant mothers across the state. RN care coordinator Tiffany Regan regularly connects with patients like Lauren Black, pictured above, throughout their pregnancy and postpartum period.

UMMC’s maternal telehealth program supports patients throughout pregnancy

Published on Monday, June 30, 2025

 Recipients of the 2025 Guyton Professorships are, from left, Dr. Michael Garrett, Dr. Babbette LaMarca, Dr. Gailen Marshall, Dr. David Stec and Dr. Lei Zhang.

Faculty members awarded honor named for medical school legend

Published on Monday, June 30, 2025

 Surgeon, public safety chief and peds resident earn acclaim

Surgeon, public safety chief and peds resident earn acclaim

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

 When present, preeclampsia begins after about 20 weeks of pregnancy and involves high blood pressure and high protein levels in the urine. UMMC researchers emphasize keeping doctor visits and monitoring all vital health statistics from the start of pregnancy.

Preeclampsia’s cause, treatments fuel UMMC research

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

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1999: SHRP gets a new home

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

 Dr. Rachael Morris coaches Lieutenant Nathaniel Nichols of the Vicksburg Fire Department through hands-on training.

UMMC’s STORK Program delivers lifesaving emergency obstetrics training

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

 On her way to a residency in OB-GYN, Dr. Adrian Oudomrath Speyrer lines up to receive her medical degree during May's Commencement ceremony. Perhaps she is remembering her first OB-GYN shift as a medical student, when "it felt like stepping onto the field for the Super Bowl."

UMMC battles barriers to training more OB-GYNs

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

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