Hear from Dr. Teresa Moll, faculty in the Division of Endocrinology. Dr. Moll shares about her path to medicine and UMMC.

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What is your professional background?

I grew up in Brandon, MS and went to Mississippi College for my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I worked on UMMC Inpatient Hematology-Oncology floor for 3 years until enrolling in UMMC for medical school. I ended up staying for Med-Peds Residency as well as Adult Endocrinology Fellowship due to the wonderful teachers and mentors I had throughout my journey. I chose to stay on as faculty because not only does UMMC feel like home (I literally grew up in the hallways of the Research Wing waiting on my dad to finish his work) but it allows me to continue to teach the future generations of healthcare providers and I get to work with some of the most amazing colleagues.

Tell us what you do at UMMC.

I take care of a diverse patient population that is affected by multiple endocrinopathies in both the outpatient setting and inpatient setting. I will see one patient for diabetes and the next for pan-hypopituitarism, which keeps me on my toes. I get to work with a great group of fellows that continue to remain close friends and colleagues upon graduation. I also get to teach medical students and residents an area that I truly love.

What advice would you give to someone pursuing medicine today?

I would tell them that there will be times where you are going to cry but everything is temporary. You will have good and bad days but the most important thing is that despite the worst days, you still love what you do. Hang in there! Before you know it, you will be at the end looking back and seeing it was all worth it.

What do you like most about UMMC?

UMMC is my second family! I grew up tagging along with my father on weekends while he did his morning rounds waiting for my mother to get off work at the VA. I like to tell the new residents/fellows that I know almost every “backway” to get to different floors/areas because of this. Not only that, I have multiple friends from medical school, residency, and fellowship that also continue to work here.

What is something about you that people may not know?

I drove all the way to New Jersey to pickup my cockapoo Bella just before starting medical school in 2012. She was with me through those 4 years as well as the next 7 years. She saw me through everything and I could not ask for a better companion during those times.