2025 Ophthalmology Update

Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 a.m

The Department of Ophthalmology will host its "2025 Ophthalmology Update & Ching J. Chen, MD Memorial Lecture" 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, at Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center.

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Monday, August 18 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Kyle Freeman, PGY2, Dr. Stanton Heydinger, PGY2, and Dr. Daniel Salvador, PGY4, will present during the Ophthalmology Journal Club on Monday, Aug. 18.

Center for Integrative Health Move and Groove

Monday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m

Leadership U Book Club

Tuesday, August 19 at 12:00 p.m

Faculty Focus will host the second Leadership U Book Club on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at noon in J. Lincoln Arceneaux (R136).

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m

Join us at the Center for Integrative Health for a free, one-hour, beginner-level chair yoga class to help build strength and flexibility of the body and mind from a seated posture. Any interested participants can sign up by filling out the online form or calling the CIH at (601) 815-3424, option 1.

Physiology & Biophysics Seminar

Wednesday, August 20 at 12:00 p.m

Yonggang Ma, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida, will present the Physiology Seminar, "T Cells and the Thymus in Ischemic Heart Failure and Aging."

SGSHS Dissertation Defense

Friday, August 22 at 10:00 a.m

Jennifer Brumfield, a graduate student in the Nursing PhD program, will defend her dissertation, "Effectiveness of a Video Game Intervention on Sexual Information, Motivation and Behavior in Young Adults Ages 15 to 21."

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, August 25 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY2, Dr. Claire Holmes, PGY3, and Dr. Christian Karam, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25.

Ombuds 101

Tuesday, August 26 at 12:00 p.m

Have you ever wondered what an "Ombuds" is? Dr. Erin Vaughn Jones, ombudsperson, will present the inaugural session of the "Ombuds 101" series. Join us to learn how the ombuds support UMMC staff, faculty and students!

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m

Join us at the Center for Integrative Health for a free, one-hour, beginner-level chair yoga class to help build strength and flexibility of the body and mind from a seated posture. Any interested participants can sign up by filling out the online form or calling the CIH at (601) 815-3424, option 1.

Faculty Focus

Friday, August 29 at 12:00 p.m

Kim Adcock, PharmD, professor in the School of Medicine; Laura Coats, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Medicine; Norma Ojeda, MD, professor in the School of Medicine, will host Faculty Focus "Demystifying the IRB Review Process: Your Questions - Our Answers!"

Medicine Grand Rounds

Tuesday, September 2 at 12:00 p.m

Mohamed Shoreibah, MD, associate professor of Medicine and director of the Hepatology Section in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will present the Medicine Grand Rounds, "Decompensated Cirrhosis."

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, September 2 at 5:30 p.m

Join us at the Center for Integrative Health for a free, one-hour, beginner-level chair yoga class to help build strength and flexibility of the body and mind from a seated posture. Any interested participants can sign up by filling out the online form or calling the CIH at (601) 815-3424, option 1.

Faculty Focus

Thursday, September 4 at 12:00 p.m

Kollin Napier, PhD, director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), will present the Faculty Focus session, "A.I. in Action: Practical Applications for Educators and Academic Leaders."

Faculty Focus

Tuesday, September 9 at 12:00 p.m

Scott Rodgers, MD, associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs; Erin Vaughn Jones, PhD, ombudswoman; Jason Polk, LPC; Caitlyn Nye, dyslexia specialist; Philander Williams-Coleman, director of Human Resources, will present the Faculty Focus session, "Read Between the Grind: Literacy, Employment, and Their Relationship with Health and Well-being."

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m

Join us at the Center for Integrative Health for a free, one-hour, beginner-level chair yoga class to help build strength and flexibility of the body and mind from a seated posture. Any interested participants can sign up by filling out the online form or calling the CIH at (601) 815-3424, option 1.

CE: Healing Across Disciplines 2025

Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 a.m

The two-day conference "Healing Across Disciplines: Addressing Interpersonal Violence, Substance Use, and Mental Health 2025" will be held at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum from Wednesday, Sept. 10, to Thursday, Sept. 11, between 7 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Monday, September 15 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY2, Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY2, and Dr. J. Hunter Aultman, PGY4, will present during the Ophthalmology Journal Club on Monday, Sept. 15.

Center for Integrative Health Move and Groove

Monday, September 15 at 5:30 p.m

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m

Join us at the Center for Integrative Health for a free, one-hour, beginner-level chair yoga class to help build strength and flexibility of the body and mind from a seated posture. Any interested participants can sign up by filling out the online form or calling the CIH at (601) 815-3424, option 1.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Thursday, September 18 at 12:15 p.m

Ophthalmology Grand Rounds

Thursday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m

Sidharth Puri, MD, vitreoretinal surgeon at the Department of Ophthalmology, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, will present the Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, "AI-Driven Diagnosis, Cutting Edge Therapies, and a Vision for Tomorrow."

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Heydinger, PGY2, Dr. Warren, PGY3, and Dr. Pongetti, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22.

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m

Join us at the Center for Integrative Health for a free, one-hour, beginner-level chair yoga class to help build strength and flexibility of the body and mind from a seated posture. Any interested participants can sign up by filling out the online form or calling the CIH at (601) 815-3424, option 1.

UMMC Discovery Day

Thursday, September 25 at 9:30 a.m

UMMC Discovery Day is a single-site, rotation-based event showcasing several academic schools, programs, centers and departments on the Jackson campus of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. It's designed to expose high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to healthcare and research careers, as well as the educational programs that lead to these careers.

SOD Alumni Board Meeting

Friday, September 26 at 12:00 p.m

The School of Dentistry Alumni Board Meeting will be held at noon on Friday, Sept. 26 in the School of Dentistry. Room location to be confirmed.

2025 Peds Mental Health Update

Tuesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m

The Office of Physician Relations will host the Pediatric Mental Health Update 2025 | Part 2 at the River Hills Tennis Club on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, September 30 at 5:30 p.m

Join us at the Center for Integrative Health for a free, one-hour, beginner-level chair yoga class to help build strength and flexibility of the body and mind from a seated posture. Any interested participants can sign up by filling out the online form or calling the CIH at (601) 815-3424, option 1.

CIH Move and Groove

Monday, October 6 at 5:30 p.m

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30 p.m

Join us at the Center for Integrative Health for a free, one-hour, beginner-level chair yoga class to help build strength and flexibility of the body and mind from a seated posture. Any interested participants can sign up by filling out the online form or calling the CIH at (601) 815-3424, option 1.