About Us
Welcome from Our Chair
Welcome to the Department of Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Our mission is surgical excellence through action, innovation, education and research.
James Hardy Chair in Surgery
Chaired by Dr. Christopher Anderson, the department is advancing the field of surgery through compassionate patient care, clinical training, research opportunities and education in the state's only academic medical center.
In its bid to be a center of excellence, the department has recruited and attracted highly skilled surgeons; innovative and ground-breaking surgical care has been the cornerstone of our department since it was founded in 1955 by Dr. James D. Hardy. Our department has a long-standing commitment to supporting many types of residents, fellows, faculty, staff, and thought; who represent different backgrounds and communities. These are roots that we strive to continue in our current day clinical, educational and research efforts.
Residency and fellowship programs in general surgery, urology, plastic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, surgical critical care, hand surgery, pediatric surgery and vascular surgery are all approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and corresponding specialty boards.
The department's surgery simulation program offers residents year-round, 24-hour access to laparoscopic training towers, a virtual laparoscopy simulator, a virtual endoscopy simulator, a robotic simulator and an animal skill laboratory.
Research interests cover a variety of surgical procedures, as well as infectious diseases, breast cancer, surgical physiology, and wound healing and regenerative medicine. The Department of Surgery also offers annual visiting lectureships hosted by the divisions of General Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Urology.
These services are dedicated to our valued constituents: the Medical Center's faculty, staff and students, and, particularly, the people of Mississippi.
UMMC opens dedicated burn unit to expand statewide care
Monday, May 5, 2025
UMMC opened a new dedicated burn unit, expanding its ability to care for both pediatric and adult patients with serious burn injuries. The specialized unit is designed to deliver advanced, coordinated treatment from emergency care through rehabilitation, all in one centralized location. Read More
UMMC Hand Center earns accreditation as the first-ever Center of Excellence in hand surgery
Monday, April 21, 2025
The Jabaley-Songcharoen Center for Hand, Upper Extremity and Nerve Surgery has become the first in the world to receive a newly established Center of Excellence designation for hand surgery. The recognition comes from the Surgical Review Corporation following a first-of-its-kind evaluation. Read More
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