Progress Notes

Leaving a Legacy: Dr. Sharon Douglas retires

Sharon Douglas, MD, Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Education at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, is retiring this month after 35 years of service to UMMC and the VA. Here, she reflects on her career and what’s in store for her after retirement.

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Rochelle Thompson Kolawole

Dr. Rochelle Thompson Kolawole, PGY-3 categorical resident in internal medicine, was born in Liberia but grew up in six different countries around Africa. She is a mom to a little boy and wife to Dr. John (Olu) Kolawole, a second-year cardiology fellow at UMMC. After graduation, Dr. Thompson Kolawole will begin a combined fellowship in Infectious Diseases/Critical Care. Here, she shares about her love of her family, all things travel, and UMMC.

Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Kristin Hom, PGY-V

Dr. Kristin Hom is a PGY-V in Pulmonary and Critical Care and serves as a front-line COVID worker in the medical ICU at UMMC. Here, she shares about why she came to UMMC, how life has changed with COVID, and about her love for ballet and all things Disney World.

2022 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament

November 18, 2022 ummcmedicine

The annual Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament, honoring two of our late outstanding pulmonologists, James Griffith (“Grif”) and William “Chappie” Pinkston, took place on Friday, November 11th at Lake Caroline Golf Course.

November 17, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Ricardo Trigueros has joined the Department this month in the Division of Infectious Diseases.

Fellow Focus: Dr. Ashley Willis

November 17, 2022 ummcmedicine

Get to know Dr. Ashley Willis, Louisiana native, PGY-4 fellow in Allergy and Immunology, and lover of antiquing and embroidery. Here, Dr. Willis shares about her path to Mississippi, love of chocolate, and small things that brighten her day.

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Russell Reed

November 17, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Russell Reed, a native Mississippian, shares about his time at UMMC, memorable moments from training that include glamour shots and cats, and what he’s up to now.

Recap: ACP Abstract Day

November 17, 2022 ummcmedicine

The Department of Medicine and American College of Physicians hosted 2022 ACP Abstract Day on October 27th. The day included 111 posters and 6 oral presentations delivered by students, residents, and fellows from UMMC and statewide.

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Ritesh Patel

November 17, 2022 ummcmedicine

Get to know Dr. Ritesh Patel, PGY-3 in internal medicine, Michigan football fan, and travel aficionado.

November 17, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Neville Dossabhoy, Professor of Medicine, has been named Division Director of Nephrology.

October 11, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Abdul Mannan Khan Minhas has joined the Department this month in the Division of Hospital Medicine.

October 11, 2022 ummcmedicine

Each year students graduating from allopathic medical schools in the United States are asked to complete a Graduation Questionnaire by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The results include a rating by each student of the quality of the educational experience in each clinical clerkship…

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Bryan Batson

October 11, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Bryan Batson shares about his time at UMMC, memorable moments from training, and what he’s up to now.

October 11, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Bernard Dreiling was recently honored for 55 years of service to the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery VA Medical Center.

October 11, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Mohamed Hassanein is an assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology at UMMC. Here, he shares a bit about what he does at UMMC, and some advice he has learned along the way.

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Leaving a Legacy: Dr. Sharon Douglas retires

Another successful Match Day

Dr. Demondes Haynes gives keynote address at CHEST Annual Meeting

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Denise McDuffey

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Justin M. Turner

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Rochelle Thompson Kolawole

alumni spotlight: Dr. Josh Blair

alumni Spotlight: Dr. cameron huxford

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Joie Young

Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Kristin Hom, PGY-V

2022 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament

Fellow Focus: Dr. Ashley Willis

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Russell Reed

Recap: ACP Abstract Day

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Ritesh Patel

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Bryan Batson