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

#2025UMMCGrad: Pattersons combine DNP studies with family life, careers
Monday, April 14, 2025
Shaneka and Kevin Patterson have balanced doctoral studies with busy lives, exemplifying the highest standards of excellence in nursing and paving the way for future students. Read More

UMMC launches Mississippi Center for Violence Research
Monday, April 7, 2025
UMMC School of Nursing research into violence is aimed at preventing injuries and deaths and helping the victims of crime. The center is funded by a $5.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Read More
Latest Articles

‘A caring situation’ Students of the Jackson Free Clinic show up where the people are
Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

“Matching” medical students remember the kindness and skill of those who inspired them to be doctors
Published on Monday, March 24, 2025

UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground for new clinical building
Published on Thursday, March 6, 2025

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
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
Medicine Grand Rounds
Tuesday, April 22
Mindful Eating Class
Tuesday, April 22
Adult Chair Yoga Classes
Tuesday, April 22
Ceremony of Thanksgiving
Wednesday, April 23
SOD Hembree Honor Society Banquet
Thursday, April 24
SOPH Dissertation to ProQuest Deadline
Friday, April 25
SON Last Day of Spring Semester
Friday, April 25
SGSHS Certificate Program Summer Application Deadline
Friday, April 25