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Dawn Hoge is pictured with her care team, from left, Dr. Ignacio Velasco Martinez, chair of the Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Pathology; Dr. Jesse Austin III, Dr. Randall Nutt, Dr. Sara Islam, Dr. Bryant Halsch, OMS residents; and Dr. Laura Humphries, associate professor of plastic surgery.

Advanced 3D technology and interdisciplinary care restore quality of life for Mississippi patient

Monday, April 20, 2026

After losing her teeth during cancer treatment, Dawn Hoge faced another battle when her jaw began deteriorating due to the radiation. For years, she was told nothing could be done, until a multidisciplinary surgical team at UMMC took on her case and restored her smile. Read More

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Wade Watts enjoys an afternoon outside with his family, from left, his son Everett; his wife, Sara; and his daughter Chaney Claire.

UMMC delivers life-saving transplant during system outage

Published on Monday, March 16, 2026

 Dr. Stanley Smith, right, credits surgeon Dr. Chad Huckabay and CCRI care for successful treatment of his prostate cancer.

Cancer journey extends UMMC professor’s lessons beyond classroom

Published on Monday, December 29, 2025

 Dr. Felicitas Koller, inaugural recipient of the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery, is pictured with Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, Dr. Sybil Raju.

Dr. Felicitas Koller named inaugural Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

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Surgery program merits dual 3-star status

Published on Monday, October 27, 2025

 Dr. Giorgio Aru, professor emeritus of surgery and former division chief and surgical director of UMMC’s heart transplant program, and his wife, Jan Aru, started Aru Family Scholarship Endowment to help medical students overcome financial barriers and pursue a future in medicine.

Aru family endowment will support future UMMC medical students

Published on Monday, July 21, 2025

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2024-2025 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Published on Monday, July 7, 2025

 Since opening in 1955, the Department of Surgery at UMMC has trained generations of surgeons and led pioneering advancements in patient care.

UMMC Department of Surgery celebrates 70 years

Published on Monday, July 7, 2025