Meet Dr. Andy Nutting, PGY-4 pulmonary and critical care fellow. Here, he shares some wisdom he’s learned in training, his Harry Potter house, and what he loves about UMMC.
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Department Awards
Dr. Hall presented the 2023 Department Awards at the annual State of the Department Grand Rounds. Congratulations to all the winners!
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Jason Thomas
Get to know Dr. Jason Thomas, Georgia native, houseplant specialist, and internal medicine intern.
Dr. Marion Wofford Retires after 30 years at UMMC
Dr. Marion Wofford, a beloved primary care physician, teacher, and colleague, retired from UMMC this month as Professor Emeritus. Here, Dr. Wofford shares some memories and lessons learned at UMMC.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Blair Wiygul
Get to know Dr. Blair Wiygul, PGY-2 categorical internal medicine resident, extrovert, and dog lover. Here, Dr. Wiygul shares about her decision to stay at UMMC for residency, some of what she’s learned thus far, and a bit about what makes her tick.
Longtime leader and physician Dr. John Spurzem retires
Dr. John Spurzem retired this month as Professor Emeritus after 18 years at UMMC. A native of California, Dr. Spurzem shares his plans to return “home” after his exemplary career.
Welcome New Faculty this month to UMMC!
Dr. Kimberly Dobbs,
Dr. Yang Guo
Dr. Laura Fincher
Dr. Meagan Robbins
Dr. Carrie Wynn
Dr. Katrina Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine. Here, she shares a bit about her path to medicine and what she does at UMMC.
Twelve members of the Department began the academic year with a promotion in rank. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to all the residents, fellows, and faculty who received awards this year!
Fellow Focus: Dr. Anna Gladfelter
Meet Dr. Anna Gladfelter, Arkansas native, first-year Pulmonary and Critical Care fellow, and Halloween enthusiast. Here, she shares a bit about herself, her path to medicine (via an art degree) and why she loves pulmonary/critical care and UMMC.
Dr. Yoshitsugu Obi is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Nephrology. Here, he shares his path to medicine and what he does at UMMC.
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