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- School of Medicine—Who We Are
- Educational Program Objectives (EPOS)
- Departmental Responsibilities
- Course Director Roles and Responsibilities
- Course Establishment
- Course Management
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Resources and Contacts
Campus Resources
E-learning Administrator: Elizabeth Jacobs
Bookstore: (601) 984-1090
DIS E-Learning Administrator: Teresa Walter
Registrar: Emily Cole
Student Union: umc.edu/studentunion
Clinical Skills Assessment Center
Phone: (601) 815-4779
Curriculum Committee and Subcommittees
Curriculum Committee Chair: Dr. Loretta Jackson-Williams
Clinical Sciences Subcommittee Chair: Dr. Kimberly Paduda
Curriculum Development and Innovation Subcommittee Chair: Dr. V. Austin Henderson
Evaluation Subcommittee Chair: Dr. David Norris
Foundational Sciences Subcommittee Chair: Dr. Michael Hebert
Professional Identity Formation Subcommittee Chair: Dr. Molly Clark
Program Evaluation Subcommittee Chair: Dr. Lecretia Buckley
Society and Medicine Subcommittee Chair: Dr. Caroline Compretta
Systems-Based Practice Subcommittee Chair: Dr. Mark Walker
Office of Admissions
Phone: (601) 984-5010
Associate Dean for Admissions: Dr. Demondes Haynes
Assistant Dean for Admissions: Dr. Kathryn Schneider
Director of Outreach: Dr. Dan Coleman
Project Manager: Euracia "Rece" Thompson
Student Admissions Officer: Diane Taylor
Office of Graduate Medical Education
Phone: (601) 984-1113
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education: Dr. Jimmy Stewart
Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education: Dr. J. Marc Majure
Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education: Dr. J. Brad Ingram
Project Manager III: Patrick O'Brien
Program Administrator: Kelly Dennis
Office of Medical Education
The School of Medicine Office of Medical Education is primarily responsible for working with the faculty and all administrative offices within the medical school and institution to oversee the design, management, and evaluation of the educational program of the School of Medicine. The office is also responsible for directing other key facets of the educational program in the medical school, including:
- Academic counseling and resources
- Accreditation adherence and reporting
- Assessment of students, course, and faculty
- Curriculum management and administrative oversite
- Residency match
- Student progression and promotion
Contacts
Phone: (601) 984-5006
Loretta Jackson-Williams, MD, PhD
Vice Dean for Medical Education
David R. Norris, MD
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
Lecretia A. Buckley, PhD
Education QI Director
Robyn Herring
Operations Director
Lucy Varela-Quintero
Project Manager II
M. Beth Wilson
Education Administrator
Office of Student Affairs
The School of Medicine (SOM) Office of Student Affairs is engaged in fostering an environment that promotes academic success and student development. The office coordinates a wide variety of services and activities that impact all medical students, operating as a conduit between the student, faculty, and administration. The mission of the Office of Student Affairs is to provide the necessary information, support, guidance, and resources needed for success.
Contacts
Phone: (601) 984-5012
Michael McMullan, MD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Lyssa Weatherly, MD
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Tressie Nichols
Project Manager I
Tommeka Mason
Administrative Assistant
Troubleshooting
- DIS Academic Support Hotline: 815-5555
- Housekeeping – 984-2685 (need for unscheduled clean up)
- Physical Plant – 984-1420 (classroom environmental problems)