The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is Mississippi's sole academic medical center. It integrates clinical care, medical education, and research across six health science schools and a comprehensive hospital system. Its operations are concentrated in Jackson, Mississippi.
As the state's only academic health institution, UMMC plays a central role in medical training and advanced clinical services. Its mission includes a stated commitment to health equity and improving population health outcomes, reflecting the broader public health challenges of its region.
