UMMC Hosts High School Visit Day for Students
Students learned about health care careers and the medical school application process during the University of Mississippi Medical Center event.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Secondary Education
The University of Mississippi Medical Center welcomed high school students to its High School Visit Day on a Friday. The event introduced students to careers in medicine, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy, and scientific research.
Why it matters
UMMC leaders say reaching students early helps them understand health care opportunities and the skills required to pursue them. The visit gives students a chance to begin preparing for a health care career while still in high school.
The event was held on a Friday and included three interactive breakout sessions that students rotated through. Current medical students spoke with visiting students during the visit.
The players
University of Mississippi Medical Center
UMMC is the state's academic medical center and the health sciences campus of the University of Mississippi, based in Jackson.
Dr. Loretta Jackson-Williams
Dr. Jackson-Williams serves as UMMC Vice Dean for Medical Education, overseeing the training of medical students and residents.
The details
Students rotated through three interactive breakout sessions covering health care fields. They also received guidance on the medical school application process and learned how to start preparing for a health care career while in high school.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: UMMC held its High School Visit Day.
Pipeline Outreach
The High School Visit Day is one of UMMC's efforts to recruit future health care professionals by engaging students while they are still in high school. It places early exposure to medicine, nursing, dentistry, and research alongside guidance on medical school applications.
Students in the Jackson area who are interested in health care can use programs like this to learn about careers and begin preparing early. The event offers practical guidance on what medical school applications require.
The takeaway
Students interested in health care careers can start preparing in high school by learning about the training paths and application requirements early.
Further reading
Explore more on Secondary Education to see how students are preparing for careers in Jackson.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WAPT.
