Awards & Honors
The Alpha Eta Society is a national allied health scholastic and leadership honorary which recognizes outstanding achievement by allied health students, faculty, and alumni. Student membership is limited to seniors who have an overall grade point average of 3.50 or better and is limited to no more than 20 percent of the class.
Apha Eta Award is a certificate and cash award presented by the UMC Chapter of the Alpha Eta Honor Society to a student initiate of Alpha Eta who excels in scholarship and leadership. The recipient of this award will be the UMC nominee for the national Alpha Eta Society's Sidney Rodenberg Award.
The Dean's List recognizes students for superior academic achievement. Eligibility is based upon at least 12 semester hours in the preceding semester on the Medical Center campus with a semester average of 3.50 or above.
The Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges listing is a national compendium recognizing seniors for outstanding achievements.
The Celia Robson Sports Physical Therapy and Orthopedics Award, a certificate and cash award honoring Celia Robson is presented to the graduating physical therapy student demonstrating exemplary attitude and interest in sports physical therapy.
The Central Mississippi Dental Alliance Outstanding Dental Hygiene Student Award, sponsored by the Fourth District Dental Auxiliary, is given annually to the senior dental hygiene student for exceptional performance.
The Mississippi Health Information Management Association Outstanding Health Information Management Student Award, sponsored by the Mississippi Health Information Management Association, is an annual recognition of the outstanding senior in health information management.
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Excellence in Coding Award, a certificate and cash award sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi, is presented to the senior health information management student with the highest academic average in coding.
The Class of 1983 Physical Therapy Award of Excellence, a certificate and cash award initiated by the physical therapy class of 1983, is presented to a graduating physical therapy student in recognition of overall contribution to physical therapy and the potential for future professional achievement.
The Juanita Woods Distinguished Service Award, a certificate and cash award sponsored by the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association in honor of Juanita Woods, is presented to the graduating physical therapy student who has demonstrated involvement in community and school activities, and leadership in the physical therapy profession.
The Mississippi Dental Association Achievement Award, a plaque sponsored by the Mississippi Dental Association, is presented to the senior dental hygiene student who has been an active leader and who is graduating in the upper 20 percent of the class and intends to work in Mississippi.
The Mississippi Society of Cytopathology Outstanding Clinical Achievement Award, a certificate and cash award sponsored by the Mississippi Society of Cytopathology, is presented to the senior cytotechnology student judged by the faculty to be outstanding in clinical interpretation as demonstrated by clinical and academic performance.
The Mississippi Blood Services Clinical Laboratory Sciences Outstanding Clinical Achievement Award, a certificate and cash award, is presented to the senior clinical laboratory sciences student who demonstrates outstanding clinical achievement in the senior year.
The North Mississippi Medical Center Community Outreach Occupational Therapy Award is a certificate and cash award presented to the graduating occupational therapy student who demonstrates community awareness and promotion of the field of occupational therapy.
The North Mississippi Medical Center Community Outreach Physical Therapy Award is a certificate and cash award presented to the graduating physical therapy student who demonstrates community awareness and promotion of the field of physical therapy.
The Scotti Mooney Memorial Outstanding Clinical Laboratory Sciences Student Award, a certificate and cash award, is presented to the senior clinical laboratory sciences student judged by the faculty to be outstanding in clinical interpretation as demonstrated by clinical and academic performance.
The Outstanding Physical Therapy Student Award, sponsored by Orthopedics Associates, is a certificate and cash award presented to the graduating physical therapy student who is judged by the faculty to be the outstanding student as demonstrated by academic performance, departmental and school activities, professional service, and community involvement.
The AmSouth Bank Health Information Management Scholastic Award is a certificate and cash award presented to the senior health information management student who is graduating with the highest academic average. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for this award.
The AmSouth Bank Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholastic Award is a certificate and cash award presented to the senior clinical laboratory sciences student who is graduating with the highest academic average. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for this award.
The Physical Therapy Scholastic Award, sponsored by Orthopedics Associates, is a certificate and cash award presented to the graduating physical therapy student who is graduating with the highest academic average. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for this award.
The Dean's Award is a certificate and cash award which may be presented to graduating students in any discipline whose activities in the areas of academics, scholarship, or school, community, or professional service are exemplary and bring honor to the school. The award is presented at the discretion of the Dean.
The Nikon Instruments, Inc., Outstanding Cytotechnology Student Award is a certificate and cash award presented to the senior cytotechnology student who is judged by the faculty to be the outstanding student as demonstrated by academic performance, departmental and school activities, professional service and community involvement.
The Trustmark National Bank Cytotechnology Scholastic Award is a certificate and cash award presented to the senior cytotechnology student who is graduating with the highest academic average. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for this award.
The Trustmark National Bank Dental Hygiene Scholastic Award is a certificate and cash award presented to the senior dental hygiene student who is graduating with the highest academic average. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for this award.
The Health Information Management Clinical Education Award, a plaque and cash award, is presented to the senior health information management student who demonstrates outstanding performance in the development and presentation of a clinical inservice educational program.
United Blood Services Outstanding Immunohematology Award, a certificate and cash award, sponsored by United Blood Services, is presented to the senior clinical laboratory sciences student with the highest academic average in immunohematology.
The University Pathology Associates Award, sponsored by the University Pathology Associates, is a certificate and cash award presented to the graduating clinical laboratory sciences student who demonstrates the highest standards in professionalism, interpersonal and communications skills in laboratory knowledge.
The Dr. Virginia Stansel Tolbert Award, sponsored by the Mississippi State Medical Association, is given on commencement day to the graduating student who has the highest academic average.
The Proctor & Gamble Preventive Oral Health Care Award, a plaque sponsored by Proctor & Gamble, is presented to the senior dental hygiene student who exhibits outstanding knowledge in the preventive aspects of dental disease and for contributions toward the preventive oral health of patients.
The Outstanding Occupational Therapy Student Award, sponsored by Orthopedics Associates, is a certificate and cash award presented to the senior occupational therapy student who is judged by the faculty to be the outstanding student as demonstrated by academic performance, departmental and school activities, professional service, and community involvement.
The Occupational Therapy Clinical Award of Excellence, a certificate and cash award is presented to the graduating occupational therapy student who demonstrates outstanding performance, judgment and attitude in clinical performance.
The Occupational Therapy Scholastic Award, sponsored by Orthopedics Associates, is a certificate and cash award presented to the senior occupational therapy student who is graduating with the highest academic average. A minimum 3.5 grade point is required for this award.
The Class of 1991 Physical Therapy Clinical Education Award, a certificate and cash award, initiated by the physical therapy class of 1991, is presented to a graduating physical therapy student or students who are judged by essay to have a keen insight into the goals and benefits of clinical education and who reflect a commitment to life long learning.
The Student Research Awards, sponsored by the School of Health Related Professions, consist of a cash prize and certificate, and acknowledges students for their outstanding achievements in research.
Colgate Community Dental Health Award, this certificate and cash award, sponsored by Colgate, is presented to a senior dental hygiene student who best exhibits the interest, understanding, and leadership expected in the area of community oral health.
Mississippi Dental Hygienists' Association Outstanding Clinical Achievement Award is a certificate and membership award presented by the Mississippi Dental Hygienists' Association to the senior dental hygiene student who demonstrates outstanding confidence, competence, and interpersonal skills in clinical performance.
Robert B. Weaver Student Physical Therapy Award, a certificate and cash award sponsored by the physical therapy class of 1998, recognizes a graduating physical therapy student for friendliness, helpfulness, genuine concern, cooperation, effective communications and interpersonal skills.
Phi Kappa Phi Initiates are selected on the basis of academic achievement for membership in this national honor society.
Marshal of the Class Award is a certificate presented to the Student Marshal of the Class, selected as the graduating student with highest grade point average in a department on a rotational basis. The Marshal of the Class is responsible for organizing, leading and guiding the graduates at commencement.
The John Carey Bolen Occupational Therapy Memorial Award, a certificate and cash award, is presented to the senior occupational therapy student that, as deemed by the faculty, exemplifies the spirit of occupational therapy through courage and determination to persevere and overcome adversity to accomplish professional goals while maintaining interest and enthusiasm for the profession.