University of Mississippi Medical Center - Events Feed - Academic Lectures, and Community Outreach, and Other Events

SOD SEPC Meeting D2, D3, D4 Summer Term

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's SEPC summer term meeting for D2, D3, and D4 students will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6.

SOD D1 Ethics Signing Ceremony

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's ethics signing ceremony for D1 students is on Friday, Aug. 7.

SOD ASDA Recognition Day & Golf Tournament

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's ASDA Recognition Day & Golf Tournament is Monday, Aug. 10.

SOD First Day of the Fall Semester for DMD and DH

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's fall semester begins for DMD and DH on Monday, Aug. 10.

SOD DH First Day of Class

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's DH students begin classes on Monday, Aug. 10.

SOD DMD First Day of Class

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's DMD students begin classes on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Help make miracles happen by tuning in to the 25th annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon from Aug. 13-14! We hope that you will join us for the two-day broadcast to as we share inspiring stories from Children's of Mississippi, featuring Miracle Kids and their families about why your support matters so much.

Each donation directly supports the children's hospital. Tune in between 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. from Thursday, Aug. 13 through Friday, Aug. 14 atwww.umc.edu/mississippimiracles.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:15:00 -0500

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event designed to keep you moving and cool during the summer months at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in the Hall of Portraits. Participants will receive a bingo card to add a fun, interactive twist to the walk. We hope you’ll join us!

Radiothon Party

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Children's of Mississippi will host a Radiothon Celebration Party for patients who are unable to attend this year's live Radiothon, which will be held at the radio station instead of the hospital. The celebration will include activities, refreshments and opportunities for patients to participate in the Radiothon experience from the hospital.

The party will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in the Sanderson community room.

2026 Ophthalmology Update & Ching J. Chen, MD Memorial Lecture

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0500

The Department of Ophthalmology will host the "2026 Ophthalmology Update & Ching J. Chen, MD Memorial Lecture" from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center. A coffee station and lunch will be provided.

Find out more information and register online.

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:30:00 -0500

Dr. Adam Middleton, PGY2; Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY3; and Dr. Chase Warren, PGY4, will present during Ophthalmology Journal Club on Monday, Aug. 17, in LP104 at UMMC Lakeland Medical and online via Webex.

Presentations include:

Dr. Hannah Robinson — "Treating Retinopathy of Prematurity with Dexamethasone Eye Drops: A Difference-in-Differences Study in Sweden Using Register Data"
Dr. Kyle Freeman — "Viscogonioplasty in Narrow-Angle Glaucoma: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
Dr. Zach Wiley — "Three-Year Change in Subfoveal Choroidal Thickness and Area with Multifocal Contact Lens Wear in the Bifocal Lenses in Nearsighted Kids (BLINK) Study"

Email Olivia Milner for the Webex link.

SOD State of the School; General Faculty and Staff Retreats

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's State of the School and General Faculty and Staff Retreats will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20.

SOD ADEX Endodontics and Prosthodontics Exam (DMD)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's ADEX Endodontics/Prosthodontics Exam will be administered Thursday, Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 21.

SOD DH Last Day to Register or Add a Course

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's last day to register and add a course for the fall semester for Dental Hygiene students is Monday, Aug. 24.

SOD DH - Last Day to Withdraw From a Course or School Without Receiving a Withdrawal Grade and to Receive a Tuition Refund

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's DH students' last day to withdraw from a course or from school without receiving a withdrawal grade and to receive a tuition refund is Monday, Aug. 24.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:30:00 -0500

Dr. Adam Middleton, PGY2; Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY3; and Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in Lakeland Medical room LP-104.

Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:00 -0500

UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes — no appointment needed.

The wellness table will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Hall of Portraits.

Family Medicine Update 2026

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:30:00 -0500

The Family Medicine Update 2026 conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 200 Township Ave., Ridgeland.

Find more information and register.

Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0500

The wellness table will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Sanderson Community Room.

SOD Labor Day Observed (DMD and DH)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The School of Dentistry will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.

SOD Classes Resume (DMD and DH)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's classes resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

SOD - Program Completion Application Deadline for Fall Program Completion

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's deadline to submit an application for the fall program completion is Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:15:00 -0500

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the entrance of University Heart. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Pediatric Mental Health Update 2026

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0500

The Office of Physician Relations will host Pediatric Mental Health Update 2026 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at River Hills Tennis Club in Jackson. A meet-and-greet will be held from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Find more information and register online.

Advanced Practice Provider Conference

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0500

The Advanced Practice Provider Conference 2026 will occur from 7 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. Thursday to Friday, Sept. 24 to 25, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center.

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

UMMC Discovery Day

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0500

UMMC Discovery Day will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union. This single-site, rotation-based event showcases several academic schools, programs, centers and departments on the Jackson campus. It is designed to introduce high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that prepare them for those careers.

Campus groups interested in hosting an exhibit table at UMMC Discovery Day can request more information by emailing the UMMC Student Recruitment Committee at AcademicRecruitment@umc.edu.

SOD DH Mid-term Grades Due

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Dentistry's DH students' mid-term grades are due Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0500

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the School of Medicine circle. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

UMMC Discovery Day

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:30:00 -0500

UMMC Discovery Day will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union. This single-site, rotation-based event showcases several academic schools, programs, centers and departments on the Jackson campus. It is designed to introduce high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that prepare them for those careers.

Campus groups interested in hosting an exhibit table at UMMC Discovery Day can request more information by emailing the UMMC Student Recruitment Committee at AcademicRecruitment@umc.edu.

Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0500

Screenings will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Clinical Sciences walkway.

Southeast Dental Symposium 2026

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0500

Join dental team members from across Mississippi for the Southeast Dental Symposium 2026: Advancing Team-Based Oral Care in Rural Communities from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. This symposium brings together dental professionals to collaborate, share best practices and address the ongoing and emerging educational needs of dental providers across the state.

Find more information and register online.

Pediatric Cardiology Update 2026

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0600

The Office of Physician Relations will host Pediatric Cardiology Update 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at River Hills Tennis Club in Jackson. A meet-and-greet will be held from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Find more information and register online.

Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:30:00 -0600

Screenings will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Student Union lobby.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 12:15:00 -0600

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the entrance of University Heart. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Everyday Wellness Walking

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 12:15:00 -0600

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the School of Medicine circle. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!