Victoria M. Gholar

Victoria M. Gholar serves as Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Science at the John D. Bower School of Population Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center. She concurrently leads as Executive Director of the Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities and Clinical Director of the EversCare Clinic.

Her educational credentials include:

• DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice (University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2022)
• Post-Graduate Courses in Population Health Science (47 Hours, 2020)
• MSN, Master of Science in Nursing & Health Care Administration (2011)
• BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Alcorn State University, 2008)
• ADN, Associate of Science in Nursing (Hinds Community College, 1999)

Dr. Gholar's research centers on implementation science examining structural and social determinants of population health, with emphasis on developing structural competency frameworks in academic medical centers and creating social innovations to mitigate health disparities. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and community engagement to address systemic inequities.

Key recognitions include:

• UMMC Pillars Inclusion Award (2021)
• The Elsevier Graduate Book Award
• Sigma Theta Tau Endowed Scholarship
• Chief Executive Nursing Officer Circle of Excellence

She has secured external funding for health disparity reduction initiatives and mentors graduate students through capstone projects and clinical preceptorships. As Executive Director of the Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute, she oversees interdisciplinary teams developing community-based interventions and the EversCare Clinic's operational framework for equitable care delivery.