Upcoming Events

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Monday, August 17 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Adam Middleton, PGY2; Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY3; and Dr. Chase Warren, PGY4, will present during Ophthalmology Journal Club on Monday, Aug. 17.

Physiology & Biophysics Seminar

Wednesday, August 19 at 12:00 p.m

Erin Taylor, PhD, assistant professor, will present the Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, "Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus."

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, August 24 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Adam Middleton, PGY2; Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY3; and Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24.

UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes—no appointment needed.

Faculty Focus

Thursday, August 27 at 12:00 p.m

Utsav Nandi, MD, associate professor in the School of Medicine, will present the Office of Faculty Affairs Faculty Focus session, "Does It Work, Does It Work Here and Will We Actually Do It?"

Family Medicine Update 2026

Friday, August 28 at 7:30 a.m

The Family Medicine Update 2026 conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 200 Township Ave., Ridgeland.

Academy for Excellence in Education Fall Business

Monday, August 31 at 12:00 p.m

The Academy for Excellence in Education will host a fall buisness meeting at 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, in R153.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Thursday, September 3 at 11:30 a.m

Blood Drive

Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m

MS Blood Services will have a blood drive outside the Norman C. Nelson Student Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. All employees and students are encouraged to give blood.

MS Cancer Registry Workshop

Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 a.m

The Mississippi Cancer Registry will host its Annual Fall Educational Workshop in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Tuesday, September 15 at 12:15 p.m

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the entrance of University Heart. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Peds Mental Health Update 2026

Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m

The Office of Physician Relations will host the Pediatric Mental Health Update 2026 at the River Hills Tennis Club on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Advanced Practice Provider Conference

Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 a.m

The Advanced Practice Provider Conference 2026 will occur from 7 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. Thursday to Friday, Sept. 24 to 25, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center.

UMMC Discovery Day

Thursday, September 24 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. It is designed to introduce high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that prepare them for those careers.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, September 28 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Hannah Robinson, PGY2; Dr. Kyle Freeman, PGY3; Dr. Zach Wiley, PGY4; and Dr. Claire Holmes, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28.

Food Trucks for Health Care Supply Chain Week

Monday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m

To celebrate National Health Care Supply Chain Week, food trucks will be in the Guyton Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Wednesday, October 14 at 12:15 p.m

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the School of Medicine circle. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

UMMC Discovery Day

Thursday, October 15 at 9:30 a.m

BP and Glucose Screenings

Thursday, October 15 at 11:30 a.m

Southeast Dental Symposium 2026

Friday, October 16 at 8:30 a.m

The Southeast Dental Symposium: Advancing Team-Based Oral Care in Rural Communities will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Museum.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, October 26 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Ryan Wolf, PGY2; Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY3; and Dr. Chase Warren, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26.

MS Center for Violence Research Series

Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 p.m

Katherine P. Theall, PhD, MPH, director of the Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health, co-director of the Mary Amelia Center for Women's Health Equity Research and senior director of the Violence Prevention Institute, will present the Mississippi Center for Violence Research virtual seminar, "Awareness Today for a Safer Tomorrow."

Peds Cardiology Update 2026

Tuesday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m

The Office of Physician Relations will host the Pediatric Cardiology Update 2026 at the River Hills Tennis Club on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Wednesday, November 4 at 11:30 a.m

Rush 2 Brush 5K

Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 a.m

The Rush 2 Brush 5K is back! After nearly a decade, the School of Dentistry is excited to revive this community race. Join us just off the UMMC campus for a morning of fitness, fun and fundraising, supporting two great causes: Batson Children’s Hospital and student organizations at the School of Dentistry.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Tuesday, November 17 at 12:15 p.m

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the entrance of University Heart. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, November 23 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Frances Lancaster, PGY2; Dr. Stanton Heydinger, PGY3; and Dr. Zach Wiley, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Wednesday, December 2 at 11:30 a.m

he Office of Well-being and the UMMC SOM Student Health Coalition of Mississippi are teaming up to help employees and students know their numbers. UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes—no appointment needed.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Thursday, December 10 at 12:15 p.m

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the School of Medicine circle. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!