University of Mississippi Medical Center
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is the state's sole academic medical center, integrating health science schools with hospital and clinical services for patient care, education, and research.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is Mississippi's sole academic medical center, located in Jackson. It integrates six health science schools with hospital and clinical services to provide specialized patient care, education, and research. As the state's only academic health science center, it serves as a cornerstone for healthcare delivery, training future medical professionals, and advancing medical knowledge.
UMMC operates across the interconnected verticals of healthcare, medical education, and medical research. Its mission includes a stated commitment to health equity and a focus on population health improvement across Mississippi.