May 6th is National Nurses Day and we in the Department of Medicine are forever grateful for our awesome nurses! Kenyadra McCullum, RN is one of our many amazing nurses featured this month.
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Eric Davis
Hear from UMMC alumnus and Atlanta native Dr. Eric Davis about his time in Jackson and what he’s up to now.
Congratulations to Holly Walker on celebrating 20 years at UMMC! Holly is a nurse practitioner in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Congratulations Holly – we are lucky to have you!
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Savannah Duckworth
Get to know Dr. Savannah Duckworth, Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine. Here, she shares a little bit about how she came to UMMC and what has kept her here.
The Carl G. Evers Awards are voted on by the medical school classes and are awarded annually. Congratulations to all who were awarded this year!
Dr. Javed Butler: Making an Impact
Dr. Javed Butler, former Chair of Medicine and Distinguished Professor of Medicine at UMMC, is having a record research year.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Matt Rhinewalt
Hear from Dr. Matt Rhinewalt, former UMMC medicine-pediatrics resident and current North Mississippi primary care physician. Here, Dr. Rhinewalt shares a bit about his training and what he is up to since graduation.
The Alpha Mississippi Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Society inducted their 2024 initiates on March 19th. Congrats to all!
Alejandro Lemor, MD, MS, Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, has been named a top early-career interventional cardiologist by being selected as one of “30 in Their 30s” honorees by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions.
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Santana Holloway
Get to know Dr. Santana Holloway – Mississippi native, internal medicine intern, and plant parent.
Another Successful Match Day
The internal medicine and medicine-pediatrics programs had another successful year in the Match! The Department of Medicine is proud to welcome 39 new interns for the 2024-2025 academic year starting in July.
The Southern Regional Meeting (SRM) took place in New Orleans, Louisiana last month. Congratulations to all faculty and trainees for their achievements!
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