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.
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Academic Affairs News
Nurse anesthetist program at UMMC welcomes first students
Monday, August 17, 2026
Nursing education at UMMC took another step forward this week as 16 students began expanding their skills in the institution’s first nurse anesthetist program. Read More
New UMMC food pantry to be available to students
Monday, August 17, 2026
As UMMC students begin a new academic year, a new campus resource is helping ensure basic needs don’t stand in the way of their success. The Student Union Food Pantry, UMMC’s first food pantry dedicated exclusively to students, will provide free food and personal care essentials while bringing the Medical Center community together to support students beyond the classroom. Read More
Latest Articles
UMMC’s inaugural MD-MPH students aim to transform health beyond the exam room
Published on Monday, August 10, 2026
Photos: UMMC welcomes students for a new academic year
Published on Monday, August 10, 2026
UMMC student connects beauty pageants to medicine
Published on Monday, August 3, 2026
School of Medicine honors alumni leaders during 2026 reunion weekend
Published on Monday, July 27, 2026
UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage
Published on Monday, July 20, 2026
Front and Center: Dr. Hiram Gatewood
Published on Monday, July 20, 2026
2025-2026 UMMC Promotions and Tenure
Published on Monday, July 13, 2026
UMMC PROMISE Program opens doors for future physicians from across Mississippi
Published on Monday, July 6, 2026
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
SOD DH Last Day to Register or Add a Course
Monday, August 24
SOD DH - Withdrawal Deadline
Monday, August 24
SGSHS First Day of Fall Term
Monday, August 24
SGSHS Classes Begin at 8 a.m.
Monday, August 24
Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases
Monday, August 24
Medicine Grand Rounds
Tuesday, August 25
SGSHS PhD and AuD Welcome Supper and Lab Coat Ceremony
Thursday, August 27
BP and Glucose Screenings
Thursday, August 27

