Congratulations to the SIX Trailblazer Teaching Awards this year!
Category: Education
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 43 new interns starting in July.
The Southern Regional Meeting (SRM) took place in New Orleans, Louisiana this month. Congratulations to all faculty and trainees on their achievements!
Fellow Focus: Dr. Stephen Grado
Dr. Stephen Grado completed medical school at UMMC and internal medicine residency at Brown University. He is currently a PGY-V cardiology fellow at UMMC. Here, he reflects on the pivotal moments during training that led him to pursue cardiology and a bit about his diverse interests outside of medicine.
Dr. Calvin Thigpen shares some updates regarding educational programs in the Department
Meet Dr. Chaning Burnett, categorical PGY-3 in internal medicine, mom, and soon-to-be Geriatrics fellow. Here, she shares her path to Geriatrics and UMMC for training.
Here are some 2025 New Year’s resolutions and words for the year from across the Department
Fellow Focus: KaKa Adams
Get to know KaKa Adams, Texan, PGY-IV fellow in Allergy and Immunology, and scuba diver. Here, Dr. Adams shares about her path through pediatrics to UMMC for fellowship training.
2025 Fellowship Match
This year, the Department celebrated an overall fantastic fellowship match. Congratulations to all!
Colony Park South opening early 2025
Several of the Department of Medicine specialties are moving to Colony Park South in early 2025.
2024 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament was an Ace in the Hole
The 2024 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Lake Caroline Golf Club on Monday, November 11th, a day of beautiful weather, exceptional golf, and a hole in one!
Fellow Focus: Dr. Ben Billingsley
Get to know Dr. Ben Billingsley, PGY-IV fellow in Digestive Diseases and die-hard Mississippi State fan. Here, he shares his path to UMMC and fellowship and a bit about what he loves at UMMC.
Progress Notes 