Welcome to the Office of Academic Affairs
The University of Mississippi Medical Center supports six health professions schools on its main campus in Jackson and successfully graduates roughly 1000 health care professionals each year, many of whom choose to stay and practice in the state.
The Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs oversees the academic enterprise of UMMC. To support our academic mission, each member of our team plays an essential role in our continuing success as we work to identify and promote best practices in health care education, including the following:
- Academic planning and strategy
- Academic policies and procedures
- Continuing health professions education
- Faculty development and success
- Institutional accreditation
- Quality improvement and innovation in education
- Resources through the Rowland Medical Library
- Student services and success
Our goals are to provide quality education to our students and trainees and to promote lifelong learning to our alumni, faculty and staff.
Thank you for visiting our webpage, and please feel free to browse through our many programs.
Six Schools. One UMMC.
UMMC PROMISE Program opens doors for future physicians from across Mississippi
Monday, July 6, 2026
For aspiring physicians from across Mississippi, the path to medical school can be filled with financial, academic and personal challenges. Through the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine's P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Program, 32 students from 11 colleges and universities are receiving mentorship, resources and early exposure to medicine that could help turn their dreams of becoming physicians into reality. Read More
‘Lucky Threes’ distinguish Class of 2029
Monday, June 15, 2026
One set of triplets in a medical school class is a rare occurrence. The UMMC School of Medicine has two sets of triplets represented in the same class, highlighting a remarkable first for the school. Read More
Latest Articles
Photos: Graduates prepare for the next chapter of their lives
Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
UMMC honors 992 health care professionals at 70th annual commencement
Published on Friday, May 22, 2026
PhD graduate left India for UMMC to advance her research goals
Published on Monday, May 18, 2026
Career pivots lead SHRP Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement awardees to UMMC
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
SON recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
Students celebrated for achievements at first UMMC Honors College awards
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
UMMC graduate Hunter Sylvester pursues life-changing Alzheimer’s research
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
For School of Nursing student, degree is fulfillment of lifelong calling
Published on Monday, May 4, 2026
