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

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

The Department of Surgery offers many accredited residency programs

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

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 institution’s values, including respect for the range of differences reflected in all people.
Mission
The University of Mississippi School of Medicine is committed to training skilled and compassionate physicians to provide high-quality and equitable health care particularly to the state’s residents, including diverse and underserved populations. The school prepares learners to provide excellent care through programs of innovative education, state-of-the-art research and comprehensive clinical practice.
In the News

Stolen breath, inspired dream: Yanes Cardozo’s life speaks to her patients
Published on Monday, August 19, 2024

Their ‘greatest journey’ begins: Class of 2028 dons ‘coat of compassion’
Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

Photos: New students beginning classes at UMMC
Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

Inspiring, innovative – Hall of Famers, distinguished alumni are celebrated
Published on Monday, July 29, 2024

Match Day reveals residencies for UMMC medical students
Published on Monday, March 18, 2024

Screenings, service and the Scooba Scramble: Meet the Student Health Coalition
Published on Monday, February 26, 2024

The asylum connection: Artist unravels his family’s secret history
Published on Monday, February 19, 2024

Front and Center: Thomas Moore
Published on Monday, January 29, 2024
Welcome!
The UMMC School of Medicine is committed to the work of creating A Healthier Mississippi, including educating and training physicians for our state. You, our students, are critical in achieving that goal. Here, you will find excellent and highly skilled faculty prepared to lead you, teach you and walk with you on the journey to becoming a physician. Here, you will find dedicated and compassionate support staff who are committed to your success. Here, you will find fellow students who will greet you with open arms and share the path with you. Here, you will grow into the physician you have dreamed of becoming. And in Mississippi, you will make a difference.
