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The Department of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center was founded in 1955 and has a rich history of dedication to clinical care, education and research. UMMC is the state’s only academic health science center and includes seven health science schools.

As the largest department on campus, the DOM includes 13 divisions: allergy and immunology, cardiology, digestive diseases, endocrinology, general internal medicine, geriatrics, hematology and oncology, hospital medicine, infectious diseases, nephrology, rheumatology and molecular immunology, palliative and supportive care, and pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine.

The department includes over 300 staff and treats adult patients in various locations across the city, including UMMC main campus, the Jackson Medical Mall, Belhaven University Physicians, UMMC Specialty Select and UMMC Grant’s Ferry.

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Welcome from Our Chair

Welcome to the Department of Medicine (DOM) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The DOM is dedicated to providing highest-quality expert patient care, training of the next generation of internists and subspecialist physicians, and research effort to discover and develop more effective medical therapies and cures for tomorrow. Integral to University of Mississippi Medical Center, the only academic medical center in the state of Mississippi, the DOM represents the largest academic department and includes 12 divisions and 150 faculty across multiple locations. 

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Mantachie native JudiBeth Stephens, a fourth-year medical student, is one of 15 winners of full-ride scholarships; they will be recognized Friday, at the beginning of the three-day Rural Medicine Education Symposium. Conferenced speakers will discuss ways to encourage more medical students to become rural practice physicians.

‘We know there aren’t enough doctors’: Forum addresses rural shortage

Monday, February 13, 2023

A summit of physicians, medical educators and others this weekend is taking on a growing chronic condition: the powerlessness of many Mississippians to get the health care they need, especially in relatively remote areas. The experts meeting at “The Rural Impact” symposium in Jackson will grapple with what is deemed a worsening crisis. Read More

Emily Davis, president of UMMC Cares and a second-year medical student, and Courtney Helfrich, director of the Children's Safe Center, carry in boxes and bags of toys.

Medical students turn Santa’s helpers for Children’s Safe Center

Monday, December 19, 2022

The School of Medicine child advocacy group UMMC CARES networked around the state and throughout the country to collect more than 800 toys for Children’s of Mississippi Safe Center patients. CARES, an acronym for Child Advocates Relentlessly Empowering Survivors, is working to raise awareness of the impact of adverse childhood experiences and the need for trauma-informed care. Read More

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Mantachie native JudiBeth Stephens, a fourth-year medical student, is one of 15 winners of full-ride scholarships; they will be recognized Friday, at the beginning of the three-day Rural Medicine Education Symposium. Conferenced speakers will discuss ways to encourage more medical students to become rural practice physicians.

‘We know there aren’t enough doctors’: Forum addresses rural shortage

Published on Monday, February 13, 2023

Emily Davis, president of UMMC Cares and a second-year medical student, and Courtney Helfrich, director of the Children's Safe Center, carry in boxes and bags of toys.

Medical students turn Santa’s helpers for Children’s Safe Center

Published on Monday, December 19, 2022

Dr. Gabrielle Banks, who sees her young patients at the Center for the Advancement of Youth, decided to become a psychologist when a couple of college courses awakened within her a fascination with the human mind.

Leading with Love: Psychologist finds kids at the heart of her calling

Published on Monday, November 21, 2022

Fourth-year medical student Amia Green of Byram, acting as a patient, answers questions posed by Jackson State University students participating in Pre-Med Day in JSU'S College of Science Engineering and Technology Building.

‘An amazing day’: Pre-Med students flock to UMMC event at JSU

Published on Monday, November 21, 2022

New pediatric neurologists hail from Oak Grove, School of Medicine Class of 2015

Published on Monday, October 24, 2022

Nicki Lawson, shown here at the nurses’ station on the fourth floor of the Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants, is still working, PRN, as a nurse practitioner in hospital medicine while pursuing her medical degree.

‘He saw something in me’: NP shifts to MD in the making

Published on Monday, October 10, 2022

The night's honorees or their representatives, with Dr. LouAnn Woodward, back row, third from left, are, back row, from left: Hall of Fame inductees Dr. Richard deShazo; Dr. Leigh Neely, accepting for her late father, Dr. William

Ever-inspiring and ‘never forgotten’: Physicians swell honor roll of Medical Center elite

Published on Monday, August 1, 2022

Grand Rounds with UMMC Medicine

Weekly Grand Rounds showcase expertise in medicine topics to help students, trainees and faculty stay up-to-date in important, evolving areas of medicine. Held at noon Tuesdays, these engaging and informative lectures are presented by thought leaders in their respective medical fields.

Each of the Grand Rounds with UMMC Medicine lectures series is recorded and available online. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement on how you will soon be able to earn CME credits by viewing select Grand Rounds lectures from our archives.

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News

Read here for news, views, and updates from the Department of Medicine and its 12 divisions.

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Education

The Department of Medicine is home to 2 residency and 14 fellowship programs.

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Research

UMMC research initiatives are leading the way in discoveries to improve the health of all people, especially Mississippians.

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