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To register for the 2021 Medical Alumni Awards, please click here.
All guests will be required to comply with Covid public health recommendations in place at the time of the event.
This Year's Honorees
2020 Distinguished Medical Alum
E. Martina Bebin M.D., M.P.A.
2020 Medical Hall of Fame
Gene R. Barrett, M.D.
Diane K. Beebe, M.D.
Bernard Joseph Dreiling, M.D.
Bobby J. Heath, M.D.
C. Randle Voyles, M.D.
2021 Distinguished Medical Alum
Susan Buttross, M.D., F.A.A.P.
2021 Medical Hall of Fame
Bryan Barksdale, M.D.
Kenneth R. Bennett, M.D.
Owen B. Evans, Jr., M.D.
Joe Clark Files, M.D.
Rathi Vaidyanath Iyer, M.D.
2021 Early Career Achievement Award
Wayne Shannon Orr, III, M.D.
Giving Back
As an alumnus, you can make a significant difference to your alma mater and medical students. Click here for more information.
Area Hotels
Hotel Accommodations
All establishments below are linked to external sites. These locations are closest to UMMC.
*Fairview Inn Bed and Breakfast
734 Fairview Street, Jackson, MS, 39202 • 601.948.3429
Marriott Residence Inn
1248 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS, 39211 • 601.362.8003
Old Capitol Inn
226 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39201 • 601.359.9000
The Westin (Jackson)
407 South Congress Street, Jackson, MS, 39201 • 601.968.8200
Homewood Suites by Hilton
2815 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39216 • 601.398.9500
*When making your reservation, please mention UMMC Medical Reunion for a discounted rate. Note this is in the comment section if booking online.
These locations are in Ridgeland and Madison. They are easily accessible to UMMC from I-55.
Hilton Jackson (County Line Road)
1001 East County Line Road, Jackson, MS, 39211 • 601.957.2800
Embassy Suites (Ridgeland)
200 Township Place, Ridgeland, MS, 39157 • 601.607.7112
Hilton Garden Inn (Madison)
320 New Mannsdale Road, Madison, MS, 39110 • 601.420.0442
TownePlace Suites by Marriott (Jackson/Ridgeland)
310 Southlake Avenue, Ridgeland, MS, 39157 • 601.898.9880
Hyatt Place (Jackson/Ridgeland)
1016 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS, 39157 • 601.898.8815
Accesibility
All reunion weekend events are accessible to those requiring mobility assistance. For special accommodations, please call 601.984.1115 or email alumni@umc.edu.