Alumnus Dr. Paul Pierce shares some of his favorite memories from his 12 years at UMMC that include legends Drs. Guyton, Dreiling, Bennett, and more…
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Ashley Sumrall
Learn more about Dr. Ashley Sumrall, her time at UMMC and what she’s up to now as a hematologist/oncologist in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2019 Griffith/Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament Highlights
On November 11, 2019, the Department of Medicine once again remembered two of our late outstanding pulmonologists, James Griffith (“Grif”) and William “Chappie” Pinkston, at
Inaugural Alumni Reunion a Success
The Department of Medicine Inaugural Reunion was one for the books! The day began with a delicious lunch and CME-eligible talks from prominent alumni, including
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Doug Harkins
First tell us about you and your time at UMMC. I was born and raised in Jackson, MS, before going to Ole Miss for college. I
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Seth Compton
First, tell us about you. I am originally from Tylertown, MS and did undergraduate training at Mississippi College. I started medical school at UMMC in
Join us for the Inaugural Department of Medicine Alumni Reunion
We invite all current and former trainees as well as current faculty to the Department of Medicine Inaugural Alumni Reunion. This is a chance to
Alumni Spotlight: Tate Thigpen, MD
Dr. Tate Thigpen, retired Professor of Medicine was inducted into the Medical Alumni Hall of Fame on August 22, 2019. Dr. Thigpen served as Division
Dr. Shirley Schlessinger: a dynamic leader retires
Dr. Shirley Schlessinger retired after 34 years of service to UMMC in June 2019. Dr. Schlessinger held many key leadership roles within the university, including
Recap: Research Day 2019
The Department of Medicine Research Day was held on April 16, 2019 in the Student Union. Dr. Harlan Krumholz delivered the keynote Thomas Barksdale Cardiovascular
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. John Saxon
First tell us about yourself (and family) and your time at UMMC. My name is John Saxon. I grew up in Jackson, MS and started
2019 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament Highlights
On March 21, 2019, the Department of Medicine once again remembered two of our late outstanding pulmonologists, James Griffith (“Grif”) and William “Chappie” Pinkston, at
