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Victoria M. Gholar, DNP, RN, PMH-BC

Victoria M. Gholar, DNP, RN, PMH-BC

Second Level Dean

Department:
SPH-Office of Dean

Email:
vgholar@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 815-0591

Biography

Victoria Gholar, DNP, RN, PMH-BC is the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Science at the John D. Bower School of Population Health. She also serves as Executive Director of the Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities.

Dr. Gholar is an implementation scientist whose work focuses on the impact of structural and social determinants on population health. She is committed to preparing health science students to address these challenges by promoting structural competency within academic medical centers. Her work includes developing and applying social innovations to improve health outcomes. In 2021, she received the UMMC Pillars Inclusion Award, and she has secured funding from multiple sources to support efforts aimed at reducing health disparities.

Education

School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice2022
John D. Bower School of Population Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Post-Graduate, Post-Graduate Courses in Population Health Science (Completed 47 Hours)2020
School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, MSN, Master of Science in Nursing & Health Care Administration2011
Alcorn State University, BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing2008
Hinds Community College, ADN, Associate of Science in Nursing1999

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, Strategic Talent Acquisition Certification, Human Capital Institute
Licensure, Lifestyle Change Coach, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Diabetes Prevention Program
Licensure, Board Certified in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Licensure, Mississippi Board of Nursing

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Assistant Dean, John D. Bower School of Population Health, School of Population Health
Assistant Professor, John D. Bower School of Population Health, School of Population Health
Program Director, MS Population Health Management and Post-baccalaureate Certificate Programs, John D. Bower School of Population Health, School of Population Health
Executive Director, Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities
Clinical Director, EversCare Clinic, Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities
Director, John D. Bower School of Population Health, School of Population Health
Program Coordinator, MS Population Health Management Program, John D. Bower School of Population Health, School of Population Health
Director, Talent Acquisition, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Human Resources
Project Manager III, Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities
Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing, School of Nursing
Manager, Talent Acquisition, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Human Resources
RN I, PRN, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Nurse Recruiter, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Nurse Educator, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Staff Nurse, St. Dominic Hospital