INTRODUCING THE 2026-2027 CHIEF MEDICAL RESIDENTS

Welcome to our new chief medical residents!

Jason Thomas, MD (far left)

  • Hometown: McDonough, Georgia
  • Undergraduate: The University of Georgia
  • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
  • Future Plans: Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

Cara Heath, MD (second from left)

  • Hometown: Columbus, MS
  • Undergraduate: University of Alabama
  • Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
  • Future plans: Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship

Melanie Baker, MD (third from left)

  • Hometown: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
  • Undergraduate: Mississippi State University
  • Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • Future Plans: Hematology and Oncology fellowship

Niall Mehaffey, MD (far right)

  • Hometown: Diamondhead, MS
  • Undergrad: Mississippi State University
  • Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • Future plans: Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship

We are looking forward to a great year!

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