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
Category: Alumni
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
My story began at UMMC in 1989, in the 3rd grade, when my parents relocated to central Mississippi for my mom to teach Health Information
Save the Date: Internal Medicine Board Review Course July 10-13, 2019 in the UMMC Student Union. This course will provide fast-paced, high yield medical knowledge
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Joe Files
Dr. Joe Files, Professor Emeritus of Medicine, is a beloved alumnus of UMMC. He trained and worked at UMMC for over 40 years and served
