CCRI Survivor University

Monday, January 26 at 12:00 a.m

A new cohort of Survivor University will begin online learning sessions Jan. 26. The free program offers education and support for cancer patients across the state, no matter where they receive cancer care. Family members are also welcome to join.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, January 26 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Claire Holmes, PGY3; Dr. Zach Wiley, PGY3; and Dr. Christian Karam, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26.

Medicine Grand Rounds

Tuesday, January 27 at 12:00 p.m

Virginia Wright, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrinology at UMMC, will present Medicine Grand Rounds, "Thyroid Dysfunction in the Hospital Setting."

Faculty Focus

Wednesday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m

Kollin Napier, PhD, director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), will present the Faculty Focus session, "A.I. in Action: Practical Applications for Educators and Academic Leaders."

Physiology & Biophysics Seminar

Wednesday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m

Dr. Ana Palei, associate professor in the Department of Surgery, will present the Department of Physiology & Biophysics Seminar, "Mechanisms of Preeclampsia-Induced Cardiac Dysfunction."

SOM M1 Primary Care Day

Thursday, January 29 at 12:00 a.m

School of Medicine's Primary Care Day for M1 students is on Thursday, Jan. 29.

SOD Dental Mission Week

Monday, February 2 at 12:00 a.m

SOD DH Mid-term Grades Due

Wednesday, February 4 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry mid-term grades for dental hygiene are due Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Physiology & Biophysics Seminar

Wednesday, February 4 at 12:00 p.m

Dr. Dongzhi Wang, postdoctoral fellow, will present the Department of Physiology & Biophysics Seminar, "IL-35 Attenuates Pressure Overload-Induced Cardiac Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Heart Failure."

Faculty Focus

Thursday, February 5 at 12:00 p.m

Jimmy Stewart, MD, associate dean for graduate medical education and professor in the Department of Medicine and PEdiatrics, will present the Faculty Focus session, "Optimizing Your Meetings Making Your Meetings Productive and Enjoyable for Your Team."

SOD - ADA Give Kids a Smile Day

Friday, February 6 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry's ADA Give Kids a Smile Day is Friday, Feb. 6.

SOM M4 Class Meeting/Planning Day/M3 Wellness Day

Friday, February 6 at 12:00 a.m

The School of Medicine's M4 Class Meeting, Planning Day and M3 Wellness Day is on Friday, February 6.

UMMC Discovery Day

Friday, February 6 at 9:30 a.m

UMMC Discovery Day is a single-site, rotation-based event showcasing several academic schools, programs, centers and departments on the Jackson campus of UMMC. It's designed to expose high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that lead to these careers.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Friday, February 6 at 12:15 p.m

Join Everyday Wellness and Walk With a Doc for a 30-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the University Heart entrance. Each event begins with a 10-minute health-focused talk by a resident or attending physician, followed by a 20-minute, 1-mile walk. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen.

Caregiver University

Tuesday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m

Beginning Feb. 10, The MIND Center will host the next Caregiver University sessions from 10 a.m. to noon through Feb. 20.

Faculty Focus

Tuesday, February 10 at 12:00 p.m

Michael Garrett, PhD, MBA, FAHA, will present the Faculty Focus session, "Bridging Clinical Genetics with Functional Understanding at the Bench."

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Monday, February 16 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Stanton Heydinger, PGY2; Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY2; and Dr. J. Hunter Aultman, PGY4, will present during the Ophthalmology Journal Club on Monday, Feb. 16.

Faculty Focus Book Club

Wednesday, February 18 at 12:00 p.m

Charlotte Taylor, MD, associate professor of radiology, will present the Faculty Focus Book Club, "Death by Meeting."

Ash Wednesday Mass

Wednesday, February 18 at 12:10 p.m

Father Andrew Bowden, priest of St. Richard Catholic Church, will host an Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in the University Hospital Chapel.

GWIMS CSA

Thursday, February 19 at 12:00 p.m

David Josey, MD, pediatric pulmonologist, will present the Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) Connect-Share-Advance Seminar, "Tips for Teamwork."

Rural Medicine Education Symposium

Friday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m

Nuclear Medicine Update

Saturday, February 21 at 7:00 a.m

The Nuclear Medicine Update 2026 will take place at the Table 100 Conference Center on Saturday, Feb. 21 – Sunday, Feb. 22.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Thursday, February 26 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY3; Dr. Kyle Freeman, PGY3; Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY4; and Dr. Katie Pongetti will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26.

MS Medical Cannabis Conference

Saturday, February 28 at 8:30 a.m

The Medical Cannabis in Mississippi: A Conference for Providers 2026 will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Jackson North Ridgeland.