Congratulations to the thirteen Department of Medicine faculty that were inducted into UMMC’s Academy for Excellence in Education this month.
Category: Education
This year, the Department celebrated an overall fantastic fellowship match. Thirteen of our residents matched into UMMC fellowships and nine of our residents matched elsewhere for fellowship.
Fellow Focus: Dr. Maneesh Mannem
Get to know Dr. Maneesh Mannem, PGY-4 fellow in Rheumatology. A native of India, Dr. Mannem shares his love of cricket, rheumatology, and UMMC.
Jennifer Chappell was awarded the Program Administrator Service Award by the national Med-Peds Program Directors Association. Congratulations Jennifer!
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Namrata Paladugu
Meet Dr. Namrata Paladugu, South Carolina native and internal medicine intern. Here, Dr. Paladugu shares what brought her to Mississippi, small things that make her day better, and a bit about what makes her tick.
Recap: ACP Abstract Day 2023
The Department of Medicine and American College of Physicians hosted the 2023 ACP Abstract Day on October 26th.
Dr. Calvin Thigpen awarded Mastership in the American College of Physicians
Dr. Samuel “Calvin” Thigpen was awarded Mastership in the American College of Physicians (ACP). Dr. Thigpen is the 11th Mississippian to gain this honor.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Brent Ferguson
Dr. Brent Ferguson is a Mississippi native and Medicine-Pediatrics PGY-2 resident. Here, he shares about what led him to stay at UMMC for residency training and some of what he’s learned along the way.
Fellow Focus: Dr. Saranya Dinesan
Get to know Dr. Saranya Dinesan, first-year hematology and oncology fellow. Here, Dr. Dinesan shares her path to medicine, Mississippi, and what she loves about UMMC.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Kyle Clay
Meet Dr. Kyle Clay, native Iowan, PGY-3 in internal medicine, and goldendoodle parent. Here, Dr. Clay shares his path to UMMC and a little bit about what he has learned along the way.
Fellow Focus: Dr. Andy Nutting
Meet Dr. Andy Nutting, PGY-4 pulmonary and critical care fellow. Here, he shares some wisdom he’s learned in training, his Harry Potter house, and what he loves about UMMC.
Department Awards
Dr. Hall presented the 2023 Department Awards at the annual State of the Department Grand Rounds. Congratulations to all the winners!
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