Medical schools in Mississippi
All schools in Mississippi
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
2500 N State Street Jackson, MS 39216
Campus location(s): Jackson
The University of Mississippi School of Medicine is a 4-year MD-granting program that welcomed its first class in 1955 but traces its roots back to 1903. The School of Medicine has a commitment to the health of Mississippians, as well as a commitment to research. Since the School of Medicine is the only health science campus, it is dedicated to being a resource for health information. The University of Mississippi School of Medicine is committed to creating an environment for students to succeed in. They arrange ways for students to have fun and take a break from school with events such as pumpkin carvings.
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
498 Tuscan Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Campus location(s): Hattiesburg
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a 4-year DO granting program. It is a community-based medical school with an emphasis on primary care and the underserved. The location of WCUCOM provides students the opportunity to reside in an area commended for its high livability and to explore many outdoor activities. William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine uses a Five-Column Model for their curriculum. They have a tradition where students sign in at their white coat ceremony and then sign out when they graduate.