UMMC Surgery

02/20/2026

02/18/2026

This morning’s Grand Rounds featured Dr. Rojymon Jacob, Professor and Chairman of Radiation Oncology, presenting “Precision Without Incision: What Surgeons Should Know About Liver Stereotactic Radiotherapy.”

An insightful look at how precision radiotherapy is expanding options for patients with liver tumors. UMMC Department of Radiation Oncology

02/17/2026

While serving patients in Rwanda through global surgery mission work, Dr. Praise Matemavi was selected for the 2025–2026 class of the The Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, one of the School of Medicine’s highest teaching honors. 💙

Established in honor of Norman C. Nelson, this recognition celebrates faculty who go above and beyond for their students.

She may have missed the recognition luncheon, but her impact is felt every day. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor! 👏🌍 Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research at UMMC

02/12/2026

Join us on Friday, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, for the inaugural Dr. Michael E. Jabaley Hand Surgery Lecture Series.

We’re honored to welcome Dr. James Chang, Johnson & Johnson Distinguished Professor at Stanford University, for a morning filled with insight, expertise, and inspiration.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=4f8a089d-82ce-402f-bdb1-8d7d0afb4c81&envId=p-K5PsPh9TKEGmRTClpH-4cw&zone=usa

02/12/2026

Dr. Ben McIntyre, UMMC Plastic Surgery 🥼🤩🙌
UMMC Surgery

02/10/2026

Ly Severance, General Surgery resident, took the stage at the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma in Atlanta to deliver her winning Oriens Award essay, bringing the voices and experiences of disadvantaged and injured patients to a national audience of trauma surgeons.

Join us in congratulating Ly on this incredible achievement and the powerful advocacy she’s bringing to trauma care.

02/05/2026

We love seeing our people step onto a national stage, and the Academic Surgical Congress is no exception. We are proudly represented by an incredible group of our residents and medical students whose hard work and research are making a real impact.

Join us in cheering on:
Alexa Engel, Shanquell Dixon, Savannah Walker, Anna Renfroe, Lindsay Rexrode, Alyscia Severance, Justin Sanders, and Kyle Kantor.

Moments like this remind us just how proud we are of the work they’re doing and the way they represent Mississippi and UMMC Surgery across the country. 👏

02/04/2026

Happy National Women Physicians Day to the amazing women who care for our patients every day. We're so thankful for you.