The Journey

2024 Town Hall Meeting

On August 21, 2024, Dr. Loretta Jackson-Williams, Vice Dean for Medical Education, hosted a town hall meeting, virtually, for School of Medicine (SOM) faculty and staff. She provided a general assessment of the medical education program, highlights from the 2023-24 academic year, a discussion of focus areas for 2024-25 and discussion of ongoing and anticipated challenges.

Prehospital Trauma Life Support

The University of Mississippi Medical Center Resuscitation Training Center is proud to announce the addition of a new course: Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). This course aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of emergency medical service (EMS) professionals, ensuring they are well-equipped to provide critical care in prehospital settings. Jereme King provides details.

OME Staff Highlight

Leah Stanford is joining the UMMC School of Medicine where she will serve as an instructional designer in the Office of Medical Education. She looks forward to providing instructional support to the best students, faculty and institution in the state.

Anticipated Enhancements to ExamSoft

ExamSoft has been in use at UMMC for many years. It is a trusted application used by many programs of study to administer high-stakes assessments. During the month of August, two enhancements were implemented to streamline application access and grade posting.

Fall Faculty Development Sessions

The Office of Medical Education and the Department of Advanced Biomedical Education are co-hosting a series of faculty development sessions throughout the year. The fall sessions are listed in this issue.

Faculty Needed for SOM Committees

Faculty members are needed for the File Review Committee for SOM Admissions and the Interview Committee for SOM Admissions.

September 2024