Congratulations to these phenomenal faculty members on celebrating work anniversaries at UMMC!
Dr. Hall presented the 2026 Department Awards at the annual State of the Department Grand Rounds. Congratulations to all the winners!
Dr. Newton B. Wiggins has joined UMMC as Section Chief of Electrophysiology in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Erin Sears
Meet Dr. Erin Sears – Monticello native, Mississippi State alum, and third-year internal medicine resident. Here, she shares her journey to UMMC, the highs and
Welcome two new faculty to UMMC!
Dr. Apeksha Kakkar and Dr. Jyoti Saroya
Congratulations to Dr. Morgan McLeod and Dr. Meredith Sloan for being elected Members-at-Large to the Medical Executive Committee for the 2026-2028 term.
INTRODUCING THE 2026-2027 CHIEF MEDICAL RESIDENTS
Welcome to our new chief medical residents!
Jason Thomas, MD
Cara Heath, MD
Melanie Baker, MD
Niall Mehaffey, MD
Dr. Preston Bell was named Emergency Department Consultant of the Year!
Welcome new faculty this month to UMMC!
Riley King, DO
Taylor Mabry, MD
Trey Redd, MD
Tommy Skelton, MD
Fifteen members of the Department began the academic year with a promotion in rank. Congratulations to all!
The academic year ends June 30th and graduations are held this month for residents and fellows. Congratulations to all the residents, fellows, and faculty who received awards this year and best of luck to all graduating and moving on either in their training or into practice!
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Kate Noel
Meet Dr. Noel – Clinton native, second-year internal medicine resident, and devoted wife and mom. Here, she shares her journey to UMMC, memorable moments from residency, and the people and experiences that have shaped her along the way.
Dr. Zeb Henson has been named Chief Medical Officer of UMMC. A Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics, Dr. Henson has served on the UMMC faculty since 2010.
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