SHRP student reads in classroom.
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Close-up of an allied health professional at SHRP graduation
Dean Jessica Bailey meets with students at the School of Health Related Professions
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School of Health Related Professions

The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Health Related Professions (SHRP) is dedicated to improving lives by achieving the highest standards of performance in education, research and healthcare; promoting the value of professionalism and lifelong learning among students, faculty and staff; finding solutions to the challenges of health disparities in Mississippi; embracing diversity; recruiting and retaining high performing students and faculty; and graduating outstanding health care professionals.

Originally established in 1971, SHRP has trained more than 3,000 allied-health professionals across the state. To read more about the impact of our school locally, statewide, nationally, and beyond, we invite you to view our REACH magazine.

The school offers baccalaureate programs in Health Systems Administration, Health Informatics and Information Management, Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science and Radiologic Sciences. Certificate programs are available in Medical Scribe Specialist, Health Informatics (post-baccalaureate), and Leadership and Management (post-baccalaureate). SHRP also offers master's programs in Health Informatics and Information Management, Health Systems Administration, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Nuclear Medicine Technology, as well as doctoral programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Health Administration.

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In the News

Dr. Jessica Bailey, the first woman to serve as dean of SHRP and a graduate of the school, is retiring after nine years in the role.

SHRP Dean retires to accept dream job: full-time grandmother of six

Published on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

After graduation, Clare

#UMMCGrad2022: Former attorney leaves staff position to pursue love of science

Published on Monday, May 9, 2022

Dr. Randi Moak Richardson, left, a 2010 graduate of the doctor of physical therapy program, is the SHRP Early Career Achievement Award recipient, and Charles Swearingen, a 2005 paramedicine graduate, is the school’s Alumnus of the Year.

SHRP recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement

Published on Monday, April 11, 2022

Nena Hawkins uses a dental light curing unit to activate a dual-cured resin cement through an all-ceramic sample that later will be laser irradiated and tested to determine bond strength.

The size is right: Campus enrollment climbs

Published on Monday, November 15, 2021

Dr. Lee Brown, assistant professor, talks with incoming radiological science students during orientation Thursday.

Seven schools and six ways from Sunday: Students, faculty brazen out COVID surge

Published on Monday, August 16, 2021

While Dr. Peter Giroux, right, observes occupational therapy students, from left, Hannah Heustress, Baylee Bryant, Dalton Frederick and Abbie Scott, practice wheelchair mobility by navigating a ramp outside the School of Health Related Professions building.

Sky’s the limit for SHRP’s first OTD graduates

Published on Monday, June 28, 2021

See What SHRP Offers

SHRP hosts recruitment events each year to allow prospective students to learn more about our programs. Click the link below to learn more about these events and to register.

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Dean's Welcome

Welcome to the School of Health Related Professions (SHRP) at UMMC. SHRP features state-of-the-art classrooms and is one of the finest facilities in the country for health-related professions. The SHRP building houses therapy skills labs, clinical labs, a radiologic simulation laboratory and the Collaboratory, a 5,000-square-foot active learning classroom. We welcome all students around the state to consider our programs. With the addition of online and advanced standing programs, we have made it easier for place-bound students to further their education at SHRP without leaving their hometowns.

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Jessica Bailey, SHRP Dean
Students receive hands-on training in SHRP bachelor programs.

Bachelor Programs

Interested in pursuing a degree in a health related profession? SHRP offers five entry-level bachelor's degree programs for students to choose from. The school also offers advanced standing and progression programs for students who have graduated from a community college allied health program and have earned a health care credential.

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Students receive hands-on training in SHRP master programs.

Master Programs

Interested in furthering your education in health care? SHRP offers four master's programs: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Health Informatics and Information Management, Health Systems Administration, and Nuclear Medicine Technology. Two of the programs, Master of Health Informatics and Information Management and Master of Health Systems Administration, are offered online, making it convenient for working health care professionals to further their education.

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Students collaborate with other SHRP students.

Doctoral and Residency Programs

SHRP offers three doctoral programs that include the Doctor of Health Administration, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, and Doctor of Physical Therapy. The Doctor of Health Administration program is offered online. SHRP also offers four residency programs for qualified applicants.

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Aiesha

Aiesha

"I will be the first student to graduate from the Histotechnology program. UMMC is a great school; I love it with a passion..."

Brock

Brock

"The online experience is excellent. The classes have been small and provided me with an opportunity to grow..."

Andrew

Andrew

"Attending UMMC has been one of the greatest life-changing experiences that I have had..."

How to Find Us

The School of Health Related Professions features therapy skills laboratories, clinical labs, a radiologic simulation laboratory and a state-of-the-art active learning classroom known as the Collaboratory.

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