School of Medicine
The University of Mississippi School of Medicine offers a course of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The four-year course leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.
Mission
The School of Medicine strives to offer an excellent, comprehensive and interrelated program of medical education, biomedical research and health care. Through these programs, the ultimate goal of the School is to provide quality and equitable health care to all citizens of Mississippi, the region and nation. A core value of this mission is respect for the multiple dimensions of diversity reflected in all people.
In support of this mission, the School of Medicine (SOM) offers an accredited program of medical education that trains a diverse, skilled, compassionate and respectful physician workforce in numbers consistent with the health care needs of Mississippi, professionals who are responsive to the health problems of the people, aware of health care disparities and committed to medical education as a continuum which must prevail throughout professional life.
In addition, the School of Medicine seeks to expand the body of basic and applied knowledge in biomedical sciences for the state, nation and the world, and to improve systems of health care delivery and demonstrate model patient care for all members of our diverse community.
Diversity
The School of Medicine is proud to be part of Mississippi's only academic health science campus. Fulfillment of the school's mission requires student, faculty, administration and staff respect for and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage and growing diversity of the citizens of Mississippi, including their:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
On September 14, Hope on Wheels visited University of Mississippi Medical Center's Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children in Jackson, Mississippi. Hyundai Regional General Manager, Tom Hetrick and others presented Dr. David Elkin and the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children, with a $100,000 Hope Grant to fund their survivorship program. Additionally, a $40,000 donation was presented to Dr. Gordon, assistant professor of pediatrics, a 2010 Hyundai Scholar for the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The donation will support Dr. Gordon's research on the use to two drugs use to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia. WDBD-TV, WJTV-TV and WLBT-TV were on-hand to capture the check presentation and handprint ceremony.
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