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

UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground on a new building
Monday, February 24, 2025
The groundbreaking event on March 6 represents the school’s commitment to its mission to advancing dental education, enhancing patient care and shaping the future of oral health in Mississippi. Read More

Hundreds benefit from free services during Dental Mission Week
Monday, February 10, 2025
Hundreds of Mississippians, including many veterans, received critical dental care during the 9th annual Dental Mission Week at the School of Dentistry. The free event provided a range of services, aiming to restore both health and confidence to those in need. Read More
Latest Articles

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

Their ‘greatest journey’ begins: Class of 2028 dons ‘coat of compassion’
Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

Photos: New students beginning classes at UMMC
Published on Monday, August 12, 2024
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
Everyday Wellness Walking
Thursday, February 27
SOD Research Day
Tuesday, March 4
Adult Chair Yoga Classes
Tuesday, March 4
SHRP Mid-term Grades Due
Wednesday, March 5
SOD DH Mid-term Grades Due
Wednesday, March 5
CCRI Seminar
Wednesday, March 5
Physiology & Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, March 5
Mississippi Miracles Radiothon
Thursday, Mar. 6 to Mar. 7