Medical students reciting Hippocratic oath

The short white coats worn by medical students symbolize physicians-in-training

Residents making rounds with School of Medicine faculty

Rounding with faculty gives the opportunity to experience what is learned in the classroom

A patient actor with a student in a simulation lab

Patient actors give students a chance to put their newfound skills into practice

Medical students chatting with School of Medicine faculty member

Our goal is to train 1,000 additional doctors by 2025 to meet our state’s critical shortage

Residents practicing in the surgical simulation lab

The Department of Surgery offers many accredited residency programs

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School of Medicine

The University of Mississippi School of Medicine trains physicians to deliver skilled, equitable health care to all citizens of Mississippi, the region and nation; this is the essential goal of the medical school.

The program is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

Along the way, students who complete the four-year course of study leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree absorb the school’s core values, including respect for the range of diversity reflected in all people.

Mission

The University of Mississippi School of Medicine is committed to training skilled and compassionate physicians to provide high-quality and equitable health care particularly to the state’s residents, including diverse and underserved populations. The school prepares learners to provide excellent care through programs of innovative education, state-of-the-art research and comprehensive clinical practice.

Diversity

Appreciation and respect for the traditions, customs and cultures of a diverse state is a must if the school’s students, faculty, administration and staff are to fulfill the school’s mission. This diversity embraces demographic attributes, personal attributes, varied life experiences, and much more.

Diversity and inclusion enrich the learning environment and better prepare physicians to offer quality care to everyone.

In the News

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

 For his visual narrative, "What Became of Dr. Smith,” artist Noah Saterstrom produced 183 oil-on-canvas panels, some of which are shown here during a preview of the exhibition at Millsaps College early last year.

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

Published on Monday, February 19, 2024

 Second-year medical student Thomas Moore remembers well his late grandfather's reaction when he told him he was considering a career as a physician. "That moment is what gets me through medical school," he said.

Front and Center: Thomas Moore

Published on Monday, January 29, 2024

Welcome!

The UMMC School of Medicine is committed to the work of creating A Healthier Mississippi, including educating and training physicians for our state. You, our students, are critical in achieving that goal. Here, you will find excellent and highly skilled faculty prepared to lead you, teach you and walk with you on the journey to becoming a physician. Here, you will find dedicated and compassionate support staff who are committed to your success. Here, you will find fellow students who will greet you with open arms and share the path with you. Here, you will grow into the physician you have dreamed of becoming. And in Mississippi, you will make a difference.

LouAnn Wodward, SOM dean
"My husband and I decided to have a baby; I got pregnant at the end of my M1 year, and had her during my M2 year, so having family nearby in Mississippi was definitely a blessing. I feel like if I had gone anywhere else, I would have a drastically different life, and I wouldn't have had the successes I've had at UMMC."
—Meredith Cobb, MD/PhD
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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