Dr. Samuel “Calvin” Thigpen was awarded Mastership in the American College of Physicians (ACP). Dr. Thigpen is the 11th Mississippian to gain this honor.
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We are approaching another season of transition for college students considering medical school, medical students searching for residency programs, and residents truly getting their feet wet at job opportunities or having fellowship applications approved.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Brent Ferguson
Dr. Brent Ferguson is a Mississippi native and Medicine-Pediatrics PGY-2 resident. Here, he shares about what led him to stay at UMMC for residency training and some of what he’s learned along the way.
Congratulations to Dr. Carolyn Bigelow on celebrating 35 years at UMMC!
This month, the Division of Clinical Immunology was created with Dr. Gailen Marshall serving as the inaugural Division Chair. The Division has two Sections – Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology.
Dr. Yousaf Zafar is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine. Here, he shares a bit about what he does, his path to UMMC, and what he does to de-stress outside of the hospital.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Trent Ellenburg
Dr. Trent Ellenburg, Tennessee native and 2014 graduate of the internal medicine-pediatrics residency program at UMMC, shares about his time in Jackson and what he’s up to now.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Bhagyashri Navalkele
As Hospital Epidemiologist, Dr. Bhagyashri “Bhagy” Navalkele leads the charge in preventing and fighting infections at UMMC. Here, she shares her background, path to UMMC, and some wise advice for those pursuing medicine today.
Fellow Focus: Dr. Saranya Dinesan
Get to know Dr. Saranya Dinesan, first-year hematology and oncology fellow. Here, Dr. Dinesan shares her path to medicine, Mississippi, and what she loves about UMMC.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Kyle Clay
Meet Dr. Kyle Clay, native Iowan, PGY-3 in internal medicine, and goldendoodle parent. Here, Dr. Clay shares his path to UMMC and a little bit about what he has learned along the way.
Behind the Scenes With Christy Taylor
Let’s go behind the scenes with one of the many who work to make it all happen – Christy Taylor. Christy shares about her role at UMMC. Thank you Christy for all you do!
Welcome new faculty to the Department of Medicine this month!
Sandhya Bogi, MD (Hospital Medicine)
Ashish Gummadi, MD (Hospital Medicine)
Progress Notes 