Drs. Zach and Kelly Pippin, both alumni of UMMC School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine, share their favorite memories of training and what they are up to now.
Category: Alumni
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Joe Files was chosen as the 2023 Department of Medicine Alumnus of the Year. Congratulations Dr. Files!
Alumni Spotlight: Drs. Madison and Ryan Williams
Native Texans Drs. Madison and Ryan Williams completed internal medicine residency at UMMC. Here, they share about their time at UMMC and what they’ve been up to since residency training.
Here, we pay tribute to the late Dr. T.B. Ellis, UMMC’s first Black cardiology fellow and the first Black cardiologist in Mississippi. A Jim Hill High School graduate, Ellis played football at Jackson State University followed by signing on with the Green Bay Packers before being accepted to medical school.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Summer Allen
Dr. Summer Allen completed medical school, residency, and fellowship at UMMC. Here, she shares about her time at UMMC, her two beautiful daughters, and her current practice in pulmonology and critical care.
2022 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament
The annual Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament, honoring two of our late outstanding pulmonologists, James Griffith (“Grif”) and William “Chappie” Pinkston, took place on Friday, November 11th at Lake Caroline Golf Course.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Russell Reed
Dr. Russell Reed, a native Mississippian, shares about his time at UMMC, memorable moments from training that include glamour shots and cats, and what he’s up to now.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Bryan Batson
Dr. Bryan Batson shares about his time at UMMC, memorable moments from training, and what he’s up to now.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kellen Jex
Dr. Kellen Jex, a native Mississippian, shares about his time at UMMC, memorable moments from training, and what he’s up to now.
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