University of Mississippi Medical Center - Events Feed - Academic Lectures, and Community Outreach, and Other Events

Office of Faculty Affairs Research Expo

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0500

The Office of Faculty Affairs will host a campuswide "Research Expo" at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the Student Union Conference Center.

Light snacks will be provided.

Cardiovascular Renal Research Center Seminar Series

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500

S. Ananth Karumanchi, MD, Medallion Chair in Vascular Biology and professor of medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, will present the Cardiovascular Renal Research Center Seminar, "Molecular Mechanisms of Preeclampsia," at noon Thursday, June 11, in R153.

Refreshments will be provided.

Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0500

Ethan Mitchel Stern, MD, vitreoretinal surgeon at Ross and Davis Retina in New Orleans, Louisiana, will present the Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, "Understanding What We See," at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in LP104 at UMMC Lakeland Medical and online via Webex.

Email Olivia Milner for the Webex link.

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0500

Dr. Stanton Heydinger, PGY2; Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY2; Dr. Claire Holmes, PGY3; and Dr. Daniel Salvador, PGY4, will present during Ophthalmology Journal Club Monday, June 15, in LP104 at UMMC Lakeland Medical and online via Webex.

Presentations include:

Dr. Stanton Heydinger — "A Randomized Trial of Tenecteplase in Acute Central Retinal Artery Occlusion"
Dr. Laura Nussdorf — "Age-Related Optic Nerve Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Changes in Subjects Without Glaucoma: A 5-Year Prospective Study"
Dr. Claire Holmes — "Subretinal Fluid Resorption"
Dr. Daniel Salvador — "Preoperative Screening Questionnaire for Common Eye Surgeries Safely Reduces the Need for Comprehensive History and Physical Examination"

Everyday Wellness Walking

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:15:00 -0500

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event designed to keep you moving and cool during the summer months at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, in the Hall of Portraits. Participants will receive a bingo card to add a fun, interactive twist to the walk. We hope you’ll join us!

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0500

Dr. Kyle Freeman, PGY2; Dr. Chase Warren, PGY3; and Dr. Katie Pongetti, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, in Lakeland Medical room LP-104 and online via Webex.

Email Olivia Milner for the Webex link.

Cardiovascular Renal Research Center Seminar Series

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Evan Rosen, MD, PhD, professor at Harvard Medical School and director of the Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics Core at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, will present the Cardiovascular Renal Research Center Seminar, "Oxytocin: New Metabolic Roles for an Ancient Hormone," at noon Thursday, June 25, in R153.

Refreshments will be provided.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:15:00 -0500

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event designed to keep you moving and cool during the summer months at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, July 9, in the Hall of Portraits. Participants will receive a bingo card to add a fun, interactive twist to the walk. We hope you’ll join us!

SHRP Summer Preview Day

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0500

The School of Health Related Professions (SHRP) will host SHRP Summer Preview Day to acquaint high school students, recent high school graduates and college students with the programs available at SHRP. This on-campus event will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, in SHRP Room 197A.

Learn more about this event.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0500

Dr. Frances Lancaster, PGY2; Dr. Stanton Heydinger, PGY3; Dr. Claire Holmes, PGY4; and Dr. Zach Wiley, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, at Lakeland Medical in Room LP104 and online via Webex.

Email Olivia Milner for the Webex link.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Help make miracles happen by tuning in to the 25th annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon from Aug. 13-14! We hope that you will join us for the two-day broadcast to as we share inspiring stories from Children's of Mississippi, featuring Miracle Kids and their families about why your support matters so much.

Each donation directly supports the children's hospital. Tune in between 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. from Thursday, Aug. 13 through Friday, Aug. 14 atwww.umc.edu/mississippimiracles.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:15:00 -0500

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event designed to keep you moving and cool during the summer months at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in the Hall of Portraits. Participants will receive a bingo card to add a fun, interactive twist to the walk. We hope you’ll join us!

2026 Ophthalmology Update & Ching J. Chen, MD Memorial Lecture

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0500

The Department of Ophthalmology will host the "2025 Ophthalmology Update & Ching J. Chen, MD Memorial Lecture" from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center. A coffee station and lunch will be provided.

Find out more information and register online.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:15:00 -0500

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the entrance of University Heart. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Advanced Practice Provider Conference

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0500

The Advanced Practice Provider Conference 2026 will occur from 7 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. Thursday to Friday, Sept. 24 to 25, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center.

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0500

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the School of Medicine circle. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Everyday Wellness Walking

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 12:15:00 -0600

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the entrance of University Heart. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Everyday Wellness Walking

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 12:15:00 -0600

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the School of Medicine circle. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday. We look forward to seeing you soon!