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Patient actors give students a chance to put their newfound skills into practice

The Department of Surgery offers many accredited residency programs

The short white coats worn by medical students symbolize physicians-in-training

Rounding with faculty gives the opportunity to experience what is learned in the classroom

Our goal is to train 1,000 additional doctors by 2025 to meet our state’s critical shortage

School of Medicine

The University of Mississippi School of Medicine trains physicians to deliver skilled, equitable health care to all citizens of Mississippi, the region and nation; this is the essential goal of the medical school.

The program is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

Along the way, students who complete the four-year course of study leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree absorb the school’s core values, including respect for the range of diversity reflected in all people.

Mission

The School of Medicine’s pledge is to educate physicians who are compassionate and considerate, and whose numbers meet the health care needs of the state, including those of the underserved. These professionals are mindful of the health problems and disparities faced by the people of Mississippi. They understand that medical education is a lifelong commitment.

As part of the state’s only academic health science campus, the school plays an important role in deepening the body of knowledge in medicine and science for the state, nation and world, and in making health care more available and valuable for patients of various backgrounds.

Diversity

Appreciation and respect for the traditions, customs and cultures of a diverse state is a must if the school’s students, faculty, administration and staff are to fulfill the school’s mission.

This diversity embraces demographic attributes, personal attributes, varied life experiences, and much more.

Diversity and inclusion enrich the learning environment and better prepare physicians to offer quality care to everyone.

Dean's Message

As an alumna, I can say that our medical school is among the finest in the country. With an increased interest in the health professions, the School of Medicine’s enrollment and course offerings continue to grow. We are excited for what the future holds for our program—a future vested in the lives and careers of prospective medical students just like you. We are expanding our School of Medicine to help reach Mississippi’s goal of training 1,000 new doctors by 2025. Our goal is to help solve some of Mississippi’s most challenging health dilemmas: access to care and the disparities of health status.

Dr. LouAnn Woodward