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Medical Hall of Fame inductees, from left include Stephanie Chapman (wife of Dr. Stanley Chapman), Dr. Fred Ingram, Dr. Michael Mansour, Dr. James (Jim) Rayner and Dr. Hannah Gay.

School of Medicine honors alumni leaders during 2026 reunion weekend

Monday, July 27, 2026

Hundreds of alumni, faculty and friends returned to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to celebrate the School of Medicine's 2026 Alumni Reunion, honoring the Class of 1976 Golden Graduates and recognizing physicians whose leadership, research and service have left a lasting impact on medicine in Mississippi and beyond. Read More

Every year, members of the School of Medicine incoming class receive their white coats, marking a significant milestone in their medical education and symbolizing their commitment to patient care, professionalism and the journey ahead as physicians-in-training.

UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage

Monday, July 20, 2026

As Mississippi grapples with a continuing physician shortage, particularly in rural and underserved communities, the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine is taking steps to help meet the state's future health care needs. Read More

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2025-2026 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

More than 70 current Medical Center faculty will begin the new academic year with a promotion in rank, newly granted tenure, or both. Faculty are listed alphabetically, by school, in rank order of professor with tenure, associate professor with tenure, professor, and associate professor.

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

 Learning incubating techniques, Victor Diaz-Ornelas, a first-year student in the PROMISE Program, receives hands-on training from Dr. Jessie Harvey, associate professor in the School of Medicine’s Pulmonary Division, alongside three other program participants, Luz Luna, Bryant Lewis and Madison Howard during an early clinical learning experience.

UMMC PROMISE Program opens doors for future physicians from across Mississippi

For aspiring physicians from across Mississippi, the path to medical school can be filled with financial, academic and personal challenges. Through the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine's P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Program, 32 students from 11 colleges and universities are receiving mentorship, resources and early exposure to medicine that could help turn their dreams of becoming physicians into reality.

Published on Monday, July 6, 2026

 Sarah, Elizabeth and Michael Basha are apparently the first set of triplets to attend the School of Medicine together.

‘Lucky Threes’ distinguish Class of 2029

One set of triplets in a medical school class is a rare occurrence. The UMMC School of Medicine has two sets of triplets represented in the same class, highlighting a remarkable first for the school.

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

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Medical student reflects on faith, family and purpose ahead of UMMC commencement

As graduation approaches at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, medical student Jonathan Parke is recognized for the perspective and resilience that have shaped his journey.

Published on Monday, April 20, 2026

 Reid Fracchia and Kate Purdom announce their match in urology and internal medicine at UMMC during School of Medicine Match Day ceremony.

'Matching' students reminisce about caring doctors who shaped their career paths

Published on Monday, March 23, 2026

 The School of Medicine class of 2029 receives an overview of their academic year during orientation in August. The entering class numbers 170, with total medical school enrollment recorded at 657 students.

In good season: Once again, student enrollment springs in the fall

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

 A new generation of physiologists tapping into the expertise of Dr. John Hall, center, include, from left, Dr. Alan Mouton and Dr. Ana Omoto. Both are UMMC assistant professors of physiology and biophysics.

A textbook case of excellence, Department of Physiology and Biophysics writes 70+ years of history

Published on Monday, September 29, 2025

 New Radiological Sciences student Michelle Zhang, receives her white coat from Dr. Lee Brown, left and SHRP Dean Jay Garner, during orientation week at the school.

Photos: Students get a touch of class as school year begins

Published on Monday, August 18, 2025

 The 2029 School of Medicine Class is 170 students strong.

New medical students put on the coat with a ‘kind of deep magic’

Published on Monday, August 11, 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

 Members of the MD-PhD class are, front from left, Caroline Sit, Shelley Edwards, Madeline Griffin, Madison Hansen and Assata DeMyers; and back from left, Hayley Murphy, Xavier Person, Jack Berman, Meredith Johnson and Garner Fincher.

MD-PhD program grows in numbers, but also in potential and staying power

Published on Monday, July 14, 2025

 Doctor of Medicine graduate Boris Kuyeb.

Photos: UMMC Commencement 2025

Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2025

 Graduates from the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, Population Health and Health Related Professions were applauded by friends and family during ceremonies at the Mississippi Coliseum.

UMMC celebrates the graduating class of 2025

Published on Friday, May 23, 2025

 TEACH Prize honoree Dr. Katie Barber, center, receives congratulations and a $10,000 facsimile check from Regions Bank officials LoRose Moore, far left, and Myer Mack, far right. Between them are, from left, Dr. Donna Strum, dean of the School of Pharmacy; Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; and Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine.

With TEACH Prize win, Katie Barber reaches ‘pinnacle’ of profession

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

 Now 40, Chris Glasgow had one time persuaded himself that he was too old to go to medical school. On Commencement Day, he will become one of around 160 graduates from the School of Medicine and will soon begin his specialty training in anesthesiology at UMMC.

#2025UMMCGrad: Chris Glasgow embraces the life he almost lost

Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

 Zornia Collier, 51, of Jackson prepares for a health screening, courtesy of Jackson Free Clinic students, during World Homeless Day last fall in Jackson. "With them, it's a caring situation," Collier says of the students. "It's not for a paycheck. It's from the heart."

‘A caring situation’ Students of the Jackson Free Clinic show up where the people are

Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

 With wife, Bonnie, cheering him on, Chris Glasgow, president of the fourth-year medical school class, reveals that he has matched in anesthesiology at UMMC.

“Matching” medical students remember the kindness and skill of those who inspired them to be doctors

Published on Monday, March 24, 2025

 Dr. Licy Yanes Cardozo always remembers her grandmother "when something good happens in my academic life," she says. She remembers her grandmother a lot.

Stolen breath, inspired dream: Yanes Cardozo’s life speaks to her patients

Published on Monday, August 19, 2024

 Entering medical students prepare to begin "their greatest journey" during last Thursday's White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2028.

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

Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

 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

Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

 The 2024 Medical Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Honorees are, from left, Dr. Thad Waites, Dr. Alexander Haick Jr., Dr. Thomas Skelton, Dr. Joyce Olutade, Dr. Justin Turner and Dr. Van Lackey, along with Dr. Jacques Arceneaux, who accepted on behalf of his late father, Dr. J. Lincoln Arceneaux.

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

Published on Monday, July 29, 2024

 Medical student Eric Lucas and his fiancee, Marissa Anderson, smile during his Match Day announcement.

Match Day reveals residencies for UMMC medical students

Published on Monday, March 18, 2024

 On the day before Valentine's Day, Elaine Jones, right, of Jackson gets her blood pressure checked by Student Health Coalition member Alka Ghadiyaram at Northwood Village Apartments during one of the coalition's many screening events.

Screenings, service and the Scooba Scramble: Meet the Student Health Coalition

Published on Monday, February 26, 2024