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Entering medical students prepare to begin

Their ‘greatest journey’ begins: Class of 2028 dons ‘coat of compassion’

Monday, August 12, 2024

An internationally renowned physician joined School of Medicine leaders for a tradition observed by medical schools across the country: The awarding of a garment with a “special kind of magic.” Read More

First-year dental students Christopher Cronin, left, and Caden Grover, try on surgical glasses with manufacturer representative Scott Walker during the student organization fair at the Norman C. Nelson Student Union.

Photos: New students beginning classes at UMMC

Monday, August 12, 2024

Across the Medical Center, first-year students are taking the first steps in their health-related careers. Orientation, Family Day, tours and a back-to-school breakfast got new students to a great start. Read More

Inspiring, innovative – Hall of Famers, distinguished alumni are celebrated

Notable experts in the fields of cardiology, surgery, public health, medical education, cancer treatment and more received their due during the Medical Alumni Awards dinner last week. All have a connection to the place where many also began their careers: the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Published on Monday, July 29, 2024

Match Day reveals residencies for UMMC medical students

Soon-to-be graduates of the School of Medicine celebrated with loved ones Friday during Match Day, when their residency matches were announced at Thalia Mara Hall. The UMMC students will transition to being physicians in training at medical centers across the U.S. and right here at UMMC.

Published on Monday, March 18, 2024

The asylum connection: Artist unravels his family’s secret history

“What Became of Dr. Smith,” an upcoming exhibition at the Mississippi Museum of Art, is an invitation to discover the story of artist Noah Saterstrom’s late ancestor, who was a patient at the Mississippi State Hospital for the Insane. The staging of this visual narrative, a panoramic series of interconnected paintings, also links the museum with the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Asylum Hill Project.

Published on Monday, February 19, 2024

Front and Center: Thomas Moore

Now in his second year of medical school, Thomas Moore keeps close by a reminder of why he’s here. It’s inscribed in his memory – and on his wrist.

Published on Monday, January 29, 2024

Smith to the nth degree: Pharm professor discovers the right chemistry at work, in life

Published on Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Front and Center: Gabrielle “Gabi” Morris

Published on Monday, October 16, 2023

Revolution evolution: Coming curriculum model breaks century-old mold

Published on Monday, August 14, 2023

They ‘made our profession better’: Hall of Fame pays homage to distinguished physicians

Published on Monday, July 31, 2023

Photos: Capturing memories of the Class of 2023

Published on Tuesday, May 30, 2023

A legacy of patience and humility: Endowed chair named for Rodney and Sara Meeks

Published on Monday, May 8, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: She looked into her heart and saw a doctor’s life there

Published on Monday, May 8, 2023

‘Beacon for aspiring physicians’ earns top educator award

Published on Monday, April 3, 2023

‘We know there aren’t enough doctors’: Forum addresses rural shortage

Published on Monday, February 13, 2023

Medical students turn Santa’s helpers for Children’s Safe Center

Published on Monday, December 19, 2022

Leading with Love: Psychologist finds kids at the heart of her calling

Published on Monday, November 21, 2022

‘An amazing day’: Pre-Med students flock to UMMC event at JSU

Published on Monday, November 21, 2022

New pediatric neurologists hail from Oak Grove, School of Medicine Class of 2015

Published on Monday, October 24, 2022

‘He saw something in me’: NP shifts to MD in the making

Published on Monday, October 10, 2022

Ever-inspiring and ‘never forgotten’: Physicians swell honor roll of Medical Center elite

Published on Monday, August 1, 2022

‘The best day of my life’: Rural-focused outreach captivates the future hope of health care

Published on Monday, July 18, 2022

Photo Gallery: Graduates smile after reaching educational milestone

Published on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

UMMC celebrates 959 May 2022 graduates across six health sciences schools

Published on Friday, May 27, 2022

Breathing new life into health care diversity: Choctaw students recruited at UMMC

Published on Monday, April 25, 2022