BP and Glucose Screenings

Thursday, September 3 at 11:30 a.m

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.

Medicine Grand Rounds

Tuesday, September 8 at 12:00 p.m

Ophthalmology Grand Rounds

Tuesday, September 8 at 5:00 p.m

Basil K. Williams Jr., MD, associate professor of clinical ophthalmology, medical director of ocular oncology and associate residency program director at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, will present the Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, "Uveal Melanoma and Other Cancers in 2026 – Steps Toward Personalized Medicine."

Adopt a Stuffie Day

Wednesday, September 9 at 8:00 a.m

Toot, Teach and Roll Adopt a Stuffie Day is a fun day for our pediatric patients to pick out a stuffie to adopt, fill out a an adoption certificate and enjoy snacks! Toot, Teach and Roll staff will be available to assist throughout the activity. The event is similar to a Build-A-Bear Workshop and offers pediatric patients an opportunity to create a fun, personalized experience with their new stuffed friend.

Physiology & Biophysics Seminar

Wednesday, September 9 at 12:00 p.m

Paul Cohen, MD, PhD, Albert Resnick, MD Professor and head of the Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism at the Rockefeller University in New York, NY, will present the Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, "Role of Brown Adipose Tissue in Health and Disease."

SHRP Fall Preview Day

Friday, September 11 at 1:00 p.m

SHRP Fall Preview Day is an on-campus event designed to help prospective students who have completed high school, are attending college or have graduated learn more about the programs available at the School of Health Related Professions.

Faculty Focus

Monday, September 14 at 12:00 p.m

Kristen Alston, PhD, professor in the School of Medicine; Tim Dasinger, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Medicine; Max Vanlandingham, academic advisor in the School of Dentistry, will present the Office of Faculty Affairs Faculty Focus session, "Making Learning Last: Designing for Cognitive Load and Long-Term Retention."

MS Cancer Registry Workshop

Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 a.m

The Mississippi Cancer Registry will host its Annual Fall Educational Workshop in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union.

GWIMS CSA

Tuesday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m

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

Everyday Wellness Walking

Tuesday, September 15 at 12:15 p.m

Peds Mental Health Update 2026

Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m

The Office of Physician Relations will host the Pediatric Mental Health Update 2026 at the River Hills Tennis Club on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

CCRI Survivor University

Monday, September 21 at 12:00 p.m

Survivor University is a free virtual support program for Mississippi cancer patients and their caregivers. Sessions focus on improving health and quality of life during treatment and provide access to content experts for support.

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Monday, September 21 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Ryan Wolf, PGY2; Dr. Stanton Heydinger, PGY3; and Dr. Claire Holmes, PGY4, will present during Ophthalmology Journal Club on Monday, Sept. 21.

Advanced Practice Provider Conference

Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 a.m

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.

UMMC Discovery Day

Thursday, September 24 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. 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.

Faculty Focus

Thursday, September 24 at 12:00 p.m

Peter F. Buckley, MD, chancellor at UT Health Sciences, will present the Office of Faculty Affairs Faculty Focus session, "Lessons Learnt in Traversing a Career as a Faculty Member in Health Science: Shaping the Future Through Education, Discovery and Care."

UMMC SHRP Annual Golf Tournament

Friday, September 25 at 9:00 a.m

Join us for the Annual Golf Tournament supporting the School of Health Related Professions (SHRP). The tournament will feature a four-person scramble. Player registration is $150 per golfer or $600 per team and includes greens fees, golf cart, range balls, swag bag and lunch.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, September 28 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Hannah Robinson, PGY2; Dr. Kyle Freeman, PGY3; Dr. Zach Wiley, PGY4; and Dr. Claire Holmes, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28.

MIND Matters

Thursday, October 1 at 12:00 p.m

Dr. Chloe Kilman, assistant professor in the Division of Geriatrics and the MIND Center, will present MIND Matters, "We Have A Diagnosis. What Next?"

Food Trucks for Health Care Supply Chain Week

Monday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m

To celebrate National Health Care Supply Chain Week, food trucks will be in the Guyton Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Wednesday, October 14 at 12:15 p.m

UMMC Discovery Day

Thursday, October 15 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. 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.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Thursday, October 15 at 11:30 a.m

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.

Southeast Dental Symposium 2026

Friday, October 16 at 8:30 a.m

The Southeast Dental Symposium: Advancing Team-Based Oral Care in Rural Communities will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Museum.

Open Access Week 2026

Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m

Join this engaging webinar to learn how Creative Commons licenses empower creators to share their work openly while maintaining control over how it is used. Participants will explore the different license types, learn how to apply them to their own content and discover how to properly use and attribute materials created by others. Whether you are an educator, content creator or curious learner, this session will provide practical tools to support collaboration, creativity and ethical sharing in today’s digital world.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, October 26 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Ryan Wolf, PGY2; Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY3; and Dr. Chase Warren, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26.

MS Center for Violence Research Series

Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 p.m

Peds Cardiology Update 2026

Tuesday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m

The Office of Physician Relations will host the Pediatric Cardiology Update 2026 at the River Hills Tennis Club on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Wednesday, November 4 at 11:30 a.m

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.

Rush 2 Brush 5K

Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 a.m

The Rush 2 Brush 5K is back! After nearly a decade, the School of Dentistry is excited to revive this community race. Join us just off the UMMC campus for a morning of fitness, fun and fundraising, supporting two great causes: Batson Children’s Hospital and student organizations at the School of Dentistry.