We continue to grow! The Department is excited to announce the following new faculty that will be starting over the next several months. Read more to see who will be joining the UMMC family.
Category: Cardiology
The Department of Medicine considers teaching excellence an important mission. Congratulations to our many faculty and residents who have recently been selected for various teaching awards throughout the campus. Read more for full listing, including Trailblazer Awards, Nelson C. Order of Teaching Excellence, AOA awards, and Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Awards.
Dr. Trey Clark authors paper in JAMA Cardiology on cardiovascular disease and hypertension in black adults
Donald “Trey” Clark, MD, MPH recently published the article “Population Attributable Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Associated with Hypertension in Black Adults” in JAMA Cardiology. Dr. Clark tells us about the paper, its findings and potential impact on healthcare in Mississippi.
Congratulations to many members of the Department who were recognized at the Pillars’ Awards ceremony earlier this month. The Pillars’ Recognition of Service and Inclusive
Learn more about Dr. James Bensler, new Assistant Professor in Cardiology with a specialty in Electrophysiology. Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Residency: University of Washington Cardiology fellowship:
Trey Clark, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor in Cardiology, has been named Medical Director of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) at UMMC’s Center for Telehealth. In this role, he will work with the telehealth team to revamp the RPM program.
Dr. Javed Butler, Chair of Medicine at UMMC, served as lead author on a White Paper published in Circulation that explored to what extent persuasive treatment effects on nonprimary end points can be used to support FDA regulatory claims and guideline recommendations.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Paul Pierce
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…
Continue reading for the full Department of Medicine 2019 Match list.
Matthew Elliot, MD
Fellowship: UMMC Allergy and Immunology
Charles Grogan, MD
Fellowship: UMMC Allergy and Immunology
Baker Boler, MD
Fellowship: UMMC Cardiology
The 2019 Excellence in Research Awards ceremony were held on October 25, 2019. There are four award levels based on the total amount of eligible
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
Maria E. Fermin, MD Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela Residency: Steward Carney Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts Division: Hospital Medicine Tell us about yourself. I am from Caracas,
