The Journey - May 2024 - University of Mississippi Medical Center

Happy Birthday to Our Integrated Curriculum—and Many More To Come!

As we wrap up the first year of our integrated preclinical curriculum, it is time to reflect on the journey and look forward to exciting times ahead. But first, let us take a moment to appreciate the incredible work of the true architects of this successful transition. Dr. David Norris provides this update.

Heart Health Education: UMMC’s Resuscitation Training Center Propagates American Heart Association Courses in the Community

Since heart disease remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, equipping communities with the knowledge and skills to respond to cardiac emergencies is paramount. The University of Mississippi Medical Center's Resuscitation Training Center (RTC) stands as a beacon of education and preparedness. Offering comprehensive CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training programs, the RTC plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals and organizations across Mississippi with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies. Jereme King, RN, director of the RTC, provides an overview.

New Education Administrator in OME

Clinton (Clint) Dooley joined the Office of Medical Education on April 1, 2024, as an education administrator.

Savvy Strategies: The Benefits of Reflection

As we close out another academic year, we tend to lean towards reflection. Graduating students, retiring faculty and staff, and ending another year makes us stop and look at times gone by. We often share these memories with each other or with groups of people. Something else that we can reflect on, though, are lectures and presentations we shared. Dr. Brittany Ricker looks back.

Summer 2024 - SOM Faculty Development Series

The Summer 2024 SOM Faculty Development Series sessions are scheduled for June through July 2024.

Rowland Medical Library Spotlights: Journal Citation Reports

Rowland Medical Library provides access to Journal Citation Reports (JCR), which allows you to critically evaluate journals with quantifiable, statistical information based on citation data.

May 2024