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

Front and Center: Iesha Smith
Monday, April 28, 2025
A decade spent aiding the highest of high-risk newborns to recovery and full health made Iesha Smith a natural fit to teach future occupational therapy practitioners. Read More

#2025UMMCGrad: Hang Nguyen
Monday, April 28, 2025
Growing up in East Biloxi, Hang Nguyen witnessed firsthand the barriers her community faced in accessing dental care. Now, as a member of the UMMC School of Dentistry Class of 2025, she is preparing to return home and make a difference as a dentist dedicated to serving underserved populations. Read More
Latest Articles

#2025UMMCGrad: Chris Glasgow embraces the life he almost lost
Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

#2025UMMCGrad: Pattersons combine DNP studies with family life, careers
Published on Monday, April 14, 2025

UMMC launches Mississippi Center for Violence Research
Published on Monday, April 7, 2025

‘A caring situation’ Students of the Jackson Free Clinic show up where the people are
Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

“Matching” medical students remember the kindness and skill of those who inspired them to be doctors
Published on Monday, March 24, 2025

UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground for new clinical building
Published on Thursday, March 6, 2025

UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground on a new building
Published on Monday, February 24, 2025

Hundreds benefit from free services during Dental Mission Week
Published on Monday, February 10, 2025
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
SHRP Final Examinations End and Last Day of Summer Term (Except DPT and OTD)
Friday, May 2
SOD Last Day of Dental Hygiene Spring Semester
Friday, May 2
OBGYN Research Day
Friday, May 2
SHRP Final Grades Due in Workday by 5 p.m. (Except DPT and OTD)
Monday, May 5
SHRP Final examinations begin (OTD and DPT only)
Monday, May 5
SHRP EOS Reports Due to the Dean (Except DPT and OTD)
Tuesday, May 6
SOD Dental Awards Day
Tuesday, May 6
Adult Chair Yoga Classes
Tuesday, May 6