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
SGSHS announces new chair, award to honor physiology alumnus
Monday, November 25, 2024
Rewarding the spirit of innovation and honoring a trailblazer in research is the basis of the newest chair for physiology and new investigator award at UMMC. Read More
UMMC’s overall school enrollment continues to climb
Monday, November 11, 2024
The Medical Center has reached another high for the number of learners enrolled in the fall. Most campus schools registered an increase, with the School of Nursing leading the way. Read More
Latest Articles
Graduate School honors outstanding alumni, research
Published on Monday, October 28, 2024
UMMC’s first-ever Honors College welcomes inaugural class
Published on Monday, September 23, 2024
Stolen breath, inspired dream: Yanes Cardozo’s life speaks to her patients
Published on Monday, August 19, 2024
Their ‘greatest journey’ begins: Class of 2028 dons ‘coat of compassion’
Published on Monday, August 12, 2024
Photos: New students beginning classes at UMMC
Published on Monday, August 12, 2024
UMMC receives $1M in federal funds to combat syphilis in Mississippi
Published on Monday, August 5, 2024
Inspiring, innovative – Hall of Famers, distinguished alumni are celebrated
Published on Monday, July 29, 2024
UMMC School of Dentistry launches 'Free Care Friday' for Mississippi kids
Published on Monday, July 15, 2024
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
SOM M1 Class Meeting & Summer Opportunities
Wednesday, December 11
SOD DH - Final Grades Due
Wednesday, December 11
Physiology & Biophysics Seminar
Wednesday, December 11
Faculty Focus
Thursday, December 12
Adult Chair Yoga Classes
Thursday, December 12
SHRP Final Examinations End for DPT and OTD Students
Friday, December 13
SHRP Christmas and New Year's Holidays Begin at 5 p.m. for DPT and OTD Students
Friday, December 13
SOD Last Day of Classes and Clinics
Friday, December 13