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
UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage
Monday, July 20, 2026
As Mississippi grapples with a continuing physician shortage, particularly in rural and underserved communities, the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine is taking steps to help meet the state's future health care needs. Read More
Front and Center: Dr. Hiram Gatewood
Monday, July 20, 2026
For 45 years, Dr. Hiram Gatewood Jr. has helped shape the next generation of Mississippi dentists while carrying forward the values of service and compassion he learned from his father. A member of the School of Dentistry's third graduating class, his career has spanned the classroom, the clinic and his hometown community. Read More
Latest Articles
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
‘Lucky Threes’ distinguish Class of 2029
Published on Monday, June 15, 2026
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
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
MIND Matters
Wednesday, July 29
BP and Glucose Screenings
Thursday, July 30
OCN Exam Prep
Saturday, August 1
Mississippi Miracles Radiothon
Thursday, Aug. 13 to Aug. 14
Everyday Wellness Walking
Thursday, August 13
Radiothon Party
Friday, August 14
2026 Ophthalmology Update
Saturday, August 15
Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases
Monday, August 24