Student Resources
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MSHIMA Scholarships Available
To apply for a MSHIMA scholarship, a student should submit:
(1) a typed essay that includes: why he/she chose a career in HIM and why he/she should be considered for the scholarship
(2) proof of AHIMA student membership with MS being listed as state of residence
(3) letter of reference from program director or instructor that includes the student’s achievements, student’s GPA (which must be a minimum of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) and verification that the student plans to maintain enrollment in HIT/HIM related courses during the next academic year , and
(4) resume to include education, work/volunteer experience, honors/awards, and organizational memberships.
All required documentation is due via email to the Chair of the Nominating Committee (pastpresident@mshima.org). The MSHIMA Nominating Committee will choose 3 recipients from the submissions, and their names will be announced at the MSHIMA Annual Meeting.
The 2017 deadline is April 30th.
Colleges
Health Information is one of the fastest growing professions in the country based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the American Health Information Management Association, there are more than 120 different job titles that health information professionals hold, indicating a broad range of skills and opportunities.
For information on the HIM profession, visit AHIMA’s Career & Student Center.
Below is a list of programs available in Mississippi.
HIT Programs
Hinds Community College
1750 Chadwick Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
Degree Awarded: Accredited Associate HIM Program
Contact: Michelle McGuffee, BS, RHIA
Phone: 601-376-4823
Email: mlmcguffee@hindscc.edu
Ittawamba Community College
2176 South Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38801
Contact: Donna H. Vaughn, RHIA
Phone: 662-620-5123
Email: dhvaughn@iccms.edu
Meridian Community College
910 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
Contact: Rebecca Higginbotham
Phone: 601-484-8758
Email: rhigginb@meridiancc.edu
Pearl River Community College
101 Highway 11 North
Poplarville, MS 39470
Contact: Connie Yates
Phone: 417-204-3235
Email: cyates@prcc.edu
Southwest Mississippi Community College
1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666
Contact: Melissa Cotten, RHIA, CCS, CAHIMS
Phone: 601-276-3882
Email: mcotten@smcc.edu
HIA & Masters Programs
University of Mississippi Medical Center
School of Health Related Professions
2500 North State St
Jackson, MS 39216
Contact: Angela Morey, HIIM Undergraduate Program Director
Phone: 601-815-4244
Email: amorey@umc.edu
Contact: Lisa Morton, HIIM Graduate Program Director
Phone: 601-984-6371
Email: memorton@umc.edu
William Carey University
Health Information Management
710 William Carey University Blvd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Contact: Dr. Jude Haney
Phone: 601-318-6260
Email: jhaney@wmcarey.edu