Get to know Dr. Wanya Pridgen, South Carolina native, medicine-pediatrics intern, and sneaker specialist.
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Fellow Focus: Dr. Trest Underwood
Meet Dr. Trest Underwood, Mississippi native, pulmonary/critical care PGY-IV fellow, and football fan.
Dr. Hall presented the 2024 Department Awards at the annual State of the Department Grand Rounds. Congratulations to all the winners!
INTRODUCING THE 2024-2025 CHIEF MEDICAL RESIDENTS
Welcome to our new chief medical residents!
Blake LeBlanc, MD
Jaslyn Paschal, MD
Kelly Dale, MD
Chad Hierlmeier, MD
Scholarship Day 2024 was a success! Congratulations to the four award winners.
A Message from the Outgoing Chief Residents
Hear from our outgoing chief medical residents – Mari Young, Preston Bell, Raina Muthukumaru, and Steven Billingsley – and what their futures hold next.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Michael Foster
Hear from Dr. Michael Foster, UMMC medicine-pediatrics alumnus, proud dad, and world traveler. Here, Dr. Foster shares a bit about his training and what he’s been up to since graduation.
Fellow Focus: Dr. Samer Mehio
Dr. Samer Mehio is in his sixth year of training at UMMC, with one more left to go. Here, Dr. Mehio shares his path to cardiology, UMMC, and what makes him tick.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Eric Davis
Hear from UMMC alumnus and Atlanta native Dr. Eric Davis about his time in Jackson and what he’s up to now.
The Carl G. Evers Awards are voted on by the medical school classes and are awarded annually. Congratulations to all who were awarded this year!
The Alpha Mississippi Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Society inducted their 2024 initiates on March 19th. Congrats to all!
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Santana Holloway
Get to know Dr. Santana Holloway – Mississippi native, internal medicine intern, and plant parent.
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