"Shared Vision,Shared Commitment,

Shared Responsibility"

"Cultural sensitivity and understanding are key elements necessary for living harmoniously in today's society. Our goal is to ensure that our future health care work force reflects and appreciates the diversity within our communities. Further, we hope to ensure that our future health care providers are receiving training that equips them to served underserved populations effectively."

~ Jasmine P. Taylor, MD

Associate Vice-Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has been named a 2009 recipient of the Top College and University Diversity Award from Minority Access, Inc. The award was presented at the Tenth National Role Models Conference, September 11-13, 2009 at the Willard Intercontinental hotel in Washington, D.C. The University of Mississippi Medical Center has been recognized as a degree-granting institution that has committed itself successfully to recruit, retain and advance students and personnel from a diverse pool, according to Minority Access.

Claude Brunson, M.D., professor and chairman of the UMC department of Anesthesiology, was named a 2009 recipient of the Administrator Mentor Role Model from Minority Access, Inc. The award was given at the Tenth National Role Models Conference, September 11-13, 2009 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. In July 2001, Dr. Brunson became the first African-American to serve as the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Chief of staff. In addition, he was the first African American to serve as chairman of a major medical school’s department of anesthesiology in the country.  Dr. Brunson has received regional and national recognition as one of “The Best Doctors in America” for multiple successive years and in the Southeastern Region.  He serves as on the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi State Medical Association and the Mississippi Medical and Surgical Association.

The 2009 Wallace Conerly Health Policy Symposium was a huge success! This year's theme "Improving Quality and Achieving Equity: Developing Solutions to Health Disparities" and was held on April 30, 2009 from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. in the amphitheater R354.  The keynote speaker was Joseph R. Betancourt, M.D., M.P.H. Click here to learn more.

Tribute to Seniors

Each year, our office recognizes the achievements of those fufilling their dreams in becoming doctors, dentists, nurses and health care professionals for our society. A ceremony is held each Spring in recognition of the graduates.

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2008-2009 Health Careers Pipeline Programs. 

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