Department of Surgery
Welcome from Our Chair
Our mission is surgical excellence through action, innovation, education and research. 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.
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2025-2026 UMMC Promotions and Tenure
Monday, July 13, 2026
More than 70 current Medical Center faculty will begin the new academic year with a promotion in rank, newly granted tenure, or both. Faculty are listed alphabetically, by school, in rank order of professor with tenure, associate professor with tenure, professor, and associate professor. Read More
New lectureship honors Dr. Michael Jabaley’s legacy in hand surgery
Monday, May 4, 2026
A legacy of innovation in hand surgery is opening new doors for education and collaboration. A new endowed lectureship, created through a generous gift from Mary Jabaley, will bring world-renowned experts to UMMC to share their knowledge and help shape the next generation of surgeons. Read More
Latest News
Advanced 3D technology and interdisciplinary care restore quality of life for Mississippi patient
Published on Monday, April 20, 2026
UMMC delivers life-saving transplant during system outage
Published on Monday, March 16, 2026
Cancer journey extends UMMC professor’s lessons beyond classroom
Published on Monday, December 29, 2025
Dr. Felicitas Koller named inaugural Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery
Published on Monday, November 10, 2025
