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Every year, members of the School of Medicine incoming class receive their white coats, marking a significant milestone in their medical education and symbolizing their commitment to patient care, professionalism and the journey ahead as physicians-in-training.

UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

 Dr. Thomas Skelton Jr., an adult cardiologist at UMMC, examines Barth syndrome patient Jordan McDade during a multidisciplinary clinic visit, where specialists collaborate to develop a coordinated, personalized care plan.

UMMC transforms rare disease diagnosis and care through collaboration

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

 Leafy greens such as iceberg lettuce have been identified as a likely source of a spike this summer in cases of cyclosporiasis.

UMMC experts explain what to know about gastrointestinal illness

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

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2025-2026 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

 Dr. Tim Yen, assistant professor of medicine and nephrologist, takes measurements of April Harris of Jackson during her hospital visit. Yen's research aims to develop safer, more personalized approaches to managing fluid levels during dialysis.

Federal programs transform health research in Mississippi

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

 Jim Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, has made a $5 million personal gift to It's About Time: The Campaign for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute.

From hunter to advocate: Jim Kennedy gives $5M to strengthen cancer care at UMMC

Published on Monday, July 6, 2026

 Learning incubating techniques, Victor Diaz-Ornelas, a first-year student in the PROMISE Program, receives hands-on training from Dr. Jessie Harvey, associate professor in the School of Medicine’s Pulmonary Division, alongside three other program participants, Luz Luna, Bryant Lewis and Madison Howard during an early clinical learning experience.

UMMC PROMISE Program opens doors for future physicians from across Mississippi

Published on Monday, July 6, 2026

 Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and CEO of Children’s of Mississippi; Dr. Brad Ingram, McCarty Chair of Neurology; and Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs, pose together at the naming celebration for Ingram.

Ingram named McCarty Chair of Neurology

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

 Celebratory cheers erupt as the Magnet Recognition Program Commission reveals Children's of Mississippi's Magnet recognition.

Children's of Mississippi achieves Magnet recognition, earns seven exemplars

Published on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

 Research is an essential part of studies for Cancer Biology and Therapeutics students Rhea Kishore and Landon Wiggins.

New cancer biology and therapeutics PhD program approved at UMMC

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026