1971: Medical Center takes a SHRP turn
Published on Monday, August 26, 2024
By: Gary Pettus, gpettus@umc.edu
During its 69-year history, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has made contributions to the state, and the world, in medicine, science and education. Each month, we’ll recognize at least one of these major accomplishments.
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This photo collage from a recent issue of SHRP REACH, the alumni publication for the School of Health Related Professions, includes images from the early years of the school.More than five decades ago, the UMMC School of Health Related Professions was born. Authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning in October 1971, the school exists to “provide a source of trained, competent allied health personnel to meet the needs of Mississippi; provide consultant services to allied health educational programs; aid in the development of appropriate cooperative education programs for allied health personnel; and provide continuing education programs for allied health personnel.” SHRP (pronounced “sharp”) has awarded more than 6,000 degrees, offering doctoral programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Health Administration. Master’s programs are in Health Informatics and Information Management, Health Systems Administration, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Nuclear Medicine Technology. SHRP offers baccalaureate degrees in Health Systems Administration, Health Informatics and Information Management, Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science and Radiologic Sciences. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs are available in Health Informatics and Leadership and Management.