Public Health at Southern Miss

***UPDATE! 👏 This position has been FILLED! Thank you to all who shared the post and to all who applied for the job!

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Our clinic's current administrative assistant begins her medical school journey in a few weeks, so we're looking for another sharp person to help keep Fellowship Health Clinic running smoothly. This is a part-time paid position with weekday hours.

Fun fact: 100% of the "gap year" students who served in this role with us went on to pursue their healthcare dreams in PT, PA, nursing, and medical school! 👏

Email resumes or inquiries to [email protected].

www.fellowshipclinic.org

🎉 Congratulations to Macy Simmons, MPH, on her new role as Operations Supervisor for Surgical Services at Forrest General Hospital!

We are proud to celebrate this exciting professional milestone and know Macy will bring strong leadership, dedication, and passion to her work in healthcare operations.

Congratulations, Macy, and best wishes as you begin this new chapter in your career! 👏



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Southern Miss College of Nursing and Health Professions

🎓 Congratulations to Sophie Tompkins, Spring 2026 Graduate!

We are proud to celebrate Sophie’s next step as she begins her journey at the Tulane Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, where she has received a scholarship to pursue a Master’s in Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

Your hard work and dedication have paid off, Sophie, and we cannot wait to see the impact you will make in the field of public health. Best wishes on this exciting new chapter! 💚


Southern Miss School Of Health Professions
Southern Miss College of Nursing and Health Professions

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Thank you to everyone who joined our Lunch Hour Learning Session focused on Alzheimer’s Disease. We were honored to hear from Public Health faculty member Emily Bes who led us in a discussion about the latest research, breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment, and real-world impact of the disease. 🧠 Together, we move closer to better care, deeper understanding, and hopefully, a cure. 💜

Congratulations Dr. Reed! 🥳

Congratulations Mirra!

Southern Miss College of Nursing and Health Professions
Southern Miss School Of Health Professions

Southern Miss School Of Health Professions
Southern Miss College of Nursing and Health Professions

🐣🌷 Spring into Emotional Intelligence 🌷🐣

Today in class, our students were busy brainstorming the real-world benefits of emotional intelligence and social awareness—and the ideas were powerful. From stronger relationships and better teamwork to improved communication and leadership, it’s clear these skills go far beyond the classroom.

Proud of the thoughtful conversations and collaboration happening in this space!


Southern Miss School Of Health Professions

The 2026 USM Physician Assistant Program admissions cycle is officially open.

Designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in any field, this graduate program prepares future Physician Assistants through a rigorous, fast-paced curriculum rooted in hands-on learning and real-world clinical experience. 🩺

Located on the scenic Gulf Park campus in Long Beach, Mississippi, students gain access to immersive simulations, clinical ultrasound integration, a virtual anatomy dissection platform, and interprofessional training experiences. Small, faculty-led groups provide personalized mentorship every step of the way.

Graduates earn a Master of Science in Medicine and are eligible to sit for the PANCE, preparing them for entry into clinical practice.

Applications are reviewed only once all materials are received. The final deadline to apply is August 31, 2026. Visit the link or scan the QR code to learn more and begin your application.

🔗https://www.usm.edu/health-professions/physician-assistant-program.php
Your path to becoming a Physician Assistant starts here. Apply now!





ARC-PA Accreditation Status
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Physician Assistant (PA) program is not yet accredited. The USM PA program has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The USM PA program anticipates matriculating its first class in January 2027, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the July 2026 ARC-PA meeting.
Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
If the USM PA program does not achieve Accreditation - Provisional status, the program will not commence, and students will not matriculate. Accepted students will be refunded for any deposits or tuition paid.

📣 Calling All USM Public Health Alumni!

We would love to highlight our amazing alumni at the upcoming Public Health Symposium! If you’re willing, please send us a quick update so we can showcase your work and impact in the field.

Please email the following by April 3:

Name
Year Graduated from the USM Public Health Program
Current Employer & Job Title
A short description (no more than 3 sentences) about your work in, or contribution to, public health
A professional photo

Your story helps inspire our current students and celebrates the important work you’re doing in public health!

📧 Send to: [email protected]

Thank you—we look forward to highlighting you!