Ophthalmology Grand Rounds

Thursday, January 15 at 5:00 p.m

Manasa Gunturu, MD, will present the Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, "The Optic Nerve Under Assault: How Toxins Disrupt Vision."

Everyday Wellness Walking

Friday, January 16 at 12:15 p.m

Join Everyday Wellness and Walk With a Doc for a 30-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in the SOM circle. Each event begins with a 10-minute health-focused talk by a resident or attending physician, followed by a 20-minute, 1-mile walk. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen.

Medicine Grand Rounds

Tuesday, January 20 at 12:00 p.m

Pawel Pomianowski, MD, assistant professor of medicine and director of medical genetics and genomics at UMMC, will present Medicine Grand Rounds, "Transthyretin Amyloidosis: Clinical Approach and Updates."

Faculty Focus EDTalks

Wednesday, January 21 at 12:00 p.m

Brad Ingram, MD, professor at the UMMC School of Medicine; Bryan Touchet, MD, LFAPA, professor at the University of Oklahoma–Tulsa School of Community Medicine; and Risa Moriarity, MD, professor at the UMMC School of Medicine, will present EDTalks, "Rx for Success: Coaching in an Academic Medical Center."

Physiology & Biophysics Seminar

Wednesday, January 21 at 12:00 p.m

Lucy Taylor, physiology PhD student, will present the Department of Physiology & Biophysics Seminar, "Role of hepatokines in hypertension and cardiac dysfunction in MASLD."

CRRC Seminar Series

Thursday, January 22 at 12:00 p.m

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Thursday, January 22 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY3; Dr. Chase Warren, PGY3; and Dr. Christian Karam, PGY4, will present during the Ophthalmology Journal Club on Thursday, Jan. 22.

CCRI Survivor University

Monday, January 26 at 12:00 a.m

A new cohort of Survivor University will begin online learning sessions Jan. 26. The free program offers education and support for cancer patients across the state, no matter where they receive cancer care. Family members are also welcome to join.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, January 26 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Claire Holmes, PGY3; Dr. Zach Wiley, PGY3; and Dr. Christian Karam, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26.

Medicine Grand Rounds

Tuesday, January 27 at 12:00 p.m

Virginia Wright, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrinology at UMMC, will present Medicine Grand Rounds, "Thyroid Dysfunction in the Hospital Setting."

Faculty Focus

Wednesday, January 28 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."

UMMC Discovery Day

Friday, February 6 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 UMMC. It's designed to expose high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that lead to these careers.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Friday, February 6 at 12:15 p.m

Join Everyday Wellness and Walk With a Doc for a 30-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the University Heart entrance. Each event begins with a 10-minute health-focused talk by a resident or attending physician, followed by a 20-minute, 1-mile walk. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen.

Caregiver University

Tuesday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m

Beginning Feb. 10, The MIND Center will host the next Caregiver University sessions from 10 a.m. to noon through Feb. 20.

Faculty Focus

Tuesday, February 10 at 12:00 p.m

Michael Garrett, PhD, MBA, FAHA, will present the Faculty Focus session, "Bridging Clinical Genetics with Functional Understanding at the Bench."

GWIMS CSA

Thursday, February 19 at 12:00 p.m

David Josey, MD, pediatric pulmonologist, will present the Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) Connect-Share-Advance Seminar, "Tips for Teamwork."

Nuclear Medicine Update

Saturday, February 21 at 7:00 a.m

The Nuclear Medicine Update 2026 will take place at the Table 100 Conference Center on Saturday, Feb. 21 – Sunday, Feb. 22.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Thursday, February 26 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY3; Dr. Kyle Freeman, PGY3; Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY4; and Dr. Katie Pongetti will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26.

MS Medical Cannabis Conference

Saturday, February 28 at 8:30 a.m

The Medical Cannabis in Mississippi: A Conference for Providers 2026 will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Jackson North Ridgeland.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Stanton Heydinger, PGY2; Dr. Chase Warren, PGY3; and Dr. J. Hunter Aultman, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 23.

UMMC Discovery Day

Friday, March 27 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 UMMC. It's designed to expose high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that lead to these careers.

UMMC Discovery Day

Friday, April 10 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 UMMC. It's designed to expose high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that lead to these careers.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY2; Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY3; and Dr. Daniel Salvador, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 27.

Cardiovascular Disease Symposium

Tuesday, April 28 at 4:30 p.m

The 2026 Cardiovascular Disease Symposium will be held from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel and Conference Center.

SOPH Honors Day

Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m

The School of Population Health’s (SOPH) 2026 Honors and Awards Ceremony is on Wednesday, May 20.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Tuesday, May 26 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. Tuesday, May 26.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, June 22 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Kyle Freeman, PGY2; Dr. Chase Warren, PGY3; and Dr. Katie Pongetti, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 22.