Scholarship Day 2024 was a success! Congratulations to the four award winners.
Category: Education
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.
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 39 new interns for the 2024-2025 academic year starting in July.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Clark Cutrer
Hear from Dr. Clark Cutrer – UMMC alumnus, Mississippi native, and Tennessee hematologist. Here, he shares about his time at UMMC, his growing family, and what he’s up to now.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Carter Capra
Meet Dr. Carter Capra, Alabamian, cancer physician, and proud UMMC alumnus. Here, Dr. Capra shares his path to UMMC, memories from training, and what he’s up to now.
Dr. Calvin Thigpen was elected President of the Southern Society of Clinical Investigation (SSCI) and begins his term this month. Congratulations Dr. Thigpen!
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