UMMC-School of Health Related Professions

The Helen Reeves Turner, MD, PhD Scholarship Award was established in 2013 and is awarded each year to a deserving student from one of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Schools. The recipient(s) of this award, selected by the dean or their designee, exemplify Dr. Turner’s outstanding attributes of leadership, education, and service.

Last month, the 2026 recipients were celebrated at their school's annual honors day. Recipients from left, Caroline Grayson Wages (Radiological Sciences), Laken Nicole Milner (Occupational Therapy), and Madison Nicole Grafe (Physical Therapy) from the UMMC-School of Health Related Professions, are pictured with Dr. Turner.

📣 Interested in a career in healthcare? Join us for SHRP Preview Day!

UMMC School of Health Related Professions invites prospective students to learn more about our programs and explore exciting career opportunities in allied health.

🗓 Friday, July 17
⏰ 1:00 – 2:30 PM
📍 UMMC School of Health Related Professions

During Preview Day, you'll have the opportunity to:
✅ Meet faculty, staff, and current students
✅ Explore SHRP academic programs
✅ Learn about admissions requirements, curriculum, and application processes
✅ Tour our facilities and classrooms
✅ Get your questions answered

Whether you're just beginning to explore healthcare careers or are ready to apply, Preview Day is the perfect opportunity to discover how SHRP can help you achieve your goals.

Register today: https://umc.edu/shrp/Prospective%20Students/Welcome/SHRP%20Recruitment%20Events.html

Congratulations to SHRP's very own Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) student, Ashley Darby, on being featured in the June/July issue of asrt Scanner magazine. SHRP is proud of you and all your accomplishments!

Ashley Darby, R.T.(R)(CT), RDMS, has built a career on leadership, communication and improving imaging operations — helping strengthen the profession from the inside out. asrt.org/publications

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career?

The School of Health Related Professions at UMMC is accepting applications for our Advanced Standing program in 🩻 Radiologic Sciences.

This online program is designed to enhance the quality and education of certified radiologic technologists who hold the ARRT(R) certification or are registry-eligible.

⏰ Application Deadline: July 1

To learn more or to apply, go to umc.edu/rs

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career?

The School of Health Related Professions at UMMC is accepting applications for our 🔬 Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Advanced Standing Program.

This online program is designed to enhance the quality and education of certified Medical Laboratory Technicians/Clinical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs/CLTs).

⏰ Application Deadline: July 1

To learn more or to apply, go to umc.edu/mls

Congratulations to SHRP Phi Kappa Phi inductees. SHRP is proud of all of you and your achievements 🎉

Congratulations Class of 2026 🎉 SHRP is proud of you!

Congratulations to UMMC's Class of 2026! SHRP is proud of you!

Interested in a career in health information, healthcare technology, and data-driven decision-making?

⏳ Application Deadline Extended: June 1, 2026

The application deadline for the Master of Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program and the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics has been extended to June 1st. Advance your career and gain the skills needed to lead in the evolving world of healthcare information management and informatics.

To learn more or apply, go to umc.edu/hiim.