Ophthalmology Journal Club

Monday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY2; Dr. Stanton Heydinger, PGY2; Dr. Claire Holmes, PGY3; and Dr. Katie Pongetti, PGY4, will present during Ophthalmology Journal Club on Monday, March 16.

Medicine Grand Rounds

Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00 p.m

Physiology & Biophysics Seminar

Wednesday, March 18 at 12:00 p.m

Dr. Vsevolod Polotsky, professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at George Washington University, will present the Department of Physiology & Biophysics Seminar, "The Leptin-Melanocortin Axis in Control of Breathing."

Ophthalmology Grand Rounds

Thursday, March 19 at 5:00 p.m

Rahul Mehta, MD, MS, FRCS (Edinburgh), professor of clinical otolaryngology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, will present the Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, "Trans-Orbital Neuroendoscopic Surgery (TONES)."

Faculty Focus

Friday, March 20 at 12:00 p.m

Denise Cornelius, PhD, associate professor in the School of Medicine; Nutan Vaidya, MD, professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science; and Sarah Sterling, MD, professor in the School of Medicine, will present the Faculty Focus session, "Expanding the Mentoring Toolkit: Practical Alternatives to Traditional Mentoring for Faculty in Academic Medical Centers."

SGSHS Thesis Defense

Friday, March 20 at 1:00 p.m

Dr. Charles Brewerton, a graduate student in the MSCI program (maternal-fetal medicine), will defend his thesis, "The Immunomodulatory Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Progesterone on the Pathophysiology of Severe Preeclampsia."

SGSHS Thesis Defense

Friday, March 20 at 1:00 p.m

Dr. Miriam Hankins, a graduate student in the MSCI program (maternal-fetal medicine), will defend her thesis, "The Role of CD20+ B Cells in the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia and Potential Risks for Neurovascular Disease in the Postpartum Period and Their Offspring."

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Stanton Heydinger, PGY2; Dr. Chase Warren, PGY3; and Dr. J. Hunter Aultman, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 23.

The Last Lecture 2025

Wednesday, March 25 at 12:00 p.m

SGSHS Dissertation Defense

Wednesday, March 25 at 12:00 p.m

UMMC Discovery Day

Friday, March 27 at 9:30 a.m

UMMC Discovery Day is a single-site, rotation-based event showcasing several academic schools, programs, centers and departments on the Jackson campus of UMMC. It's designed to expose high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that lead to these careers.

Hal's St. Paddy's Parade City Sweep

Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m

Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival is happening on Saturday, March 28. Our City Sweep volunteers do a fantastic job leading the parade through the streets of downtown Jackson, handing out beads and collecting donations for Children's of Mississippi. We kick off Hal's St. Paddy's Parade by meeting downtown at 10 a.m. and marching at 11 a.m.

Blood Drive

Monday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m

MS Blood Services will have a blood drive outside the Norman C. Nelson Student Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 30.

SGSHS Dissertation Defense

Tuesday, March 31 at 12:00 p.m

Everyday Wellness Walking

Wednesday, April 1 at 12:15 p.m

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the entrance of University Heart. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Nursing PhD 25th Reunion

Thursday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m

The School of Nursing (SON) will host the Nursing PhD 25th Reunion from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 2. In 2001, the Nursing PhD program had its first graduate. The reunion will honor the 25th year of that milestone and the program’s other achievements.

Faculty Focus

Tuesday, April 7 at 12:00 p.m

Robert T. Brodell, MD, professor in the Department of Pathology, former founding chair of the Department of Dermatology and Billy S. Guyton, MD Distinguished Professor, will present the Faculty Focus session, "Workplace Culture: It Is a Skill You Can Learn!"

Aramark Healthcare+ Regional Culinary Summit

Wednesday, April 8 at 12:00 p.m

Aramark chefs from across the region will gather for the Healthcare+ Regional Culinary Summit from April 8–10 in the Student Union. The three-day event will include cooking demonstrations, continuing education sessions and collaboration on best practices in health care food and nutrition services.

UMMC Discovery Day

Friday, April 10 at 9:30 a.m

UMMC Discovery Day is a single-site, rotation-based event showcasing several academic schools, programs, centers and departments on the Jackson campus of UMMC. It's designed to expose high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that lead to these careers.

Dental Alumni Awards Dinner

Friday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m

The 43rd Dental Alumni & Friends Awards Luncheon will honor the 50th anniversary of the School of Dentistry at 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, at the River Hills Club.

Student De-Stress Fest

Friday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m

Join us for an interactive event featuring relaxation techniques, positive coping strategies and mindful moments to help you reset and refocus!

Ceremony of Thanksgiving

Wednesday, April 22 at 12:00 p.m

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY2; Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY3; and Dr. Daniel Salvador, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 27.

Cardiovascular Disease Symposium

Tuesday, April 28 at 4:30 p.m

Daniel W. Jones, MD, MACP, FAHA, chair of the guideline writing committee for the "2025 AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guideline" and former president of the American Heart Association (2007–2008), will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Cardiovascular Disease Symposium. The symposium will be held from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel and Conference Center.

Food Trucks for Nurses Week

Monday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m

To celebrate Nurses Week, food trucks will be in the Guyton Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8.

Food Trucks for Nurses Week

Tuesday, May 5 at 11:00 a.m

To celebrate Nurses Week, food trucks will be in the Guyton Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8.

Food Trucks for Nurses Week

Tuesday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m

To celebrate Nurses Week, food trucks will be outside University Heart from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 5.

Food Trucks for Nurses Week

Wednesday, May 6 at 11:00 a.m

To celebrate Nurses Week, food trucks will be in the Guyton Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8.

Food Trucks for Nurses Week

Thursday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m

To celebrate Nurses Week, food trucks will be in the Guyton Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8.

Food Trucks for Nurses Week

Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m

To celebrate Nurses Week, food trucks will be outside University Heart from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 7.