The Department of Medicine and American College of Physicians hosted the 2023 ACP Abstract Day on October 26th.
Category: Education
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!
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Jason Thomas
Get to know Dr. Jason Thomas, Georgia native, houseplant specialist, and internal medicine intern.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Blair Wiygul
Get to know Dr. Blair Wiygul, PGY-2 categorical internal medicine resident, extrovert, and dog lover. Here, Dr. Wiygul shares about her decision to stay at UMMC for residency, some of what she’s learned thus far, and a bit about what makes her tick.
Congratulations to all the residents, fellows, and faculty who received awards this year!
Fellow Focus: Dr. Anna Gladfelter
Meet Dr. Anna Gladfelter, Arkansas native, first-year Pulmonary and Critical Care fellow, and Halloween enthusiast. Here, she shares a bit about herself, her path to medicine (via an art degree) and why she loves pulmonary/critical care and UMMC.
Introducing the 2023-2024 Chief Medical Residents
Welcome to the new chief residents for the 2023-2024 academic year: Drs. Mari Young, Preston Bell, Raina Muthukumaru, and Steven Billingsley.
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