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.
Category: Education
Dr. Calvin Thigpen was elected President of the Southern Society of Clinical Investigation (SSCI) and begins his term this month. Congratulations Dr. Thigpen!
Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Marlee Wadsworth
Get to know Mississippi native Dr. Marlee Wadsworth, first-year fellow in Allergy and Immunology. Here, she shares her path to fellowship, fun hobbies, and why she loves UMMC.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Lucas Buchanan
Meet Dr. Lucas Buchanan, former resident, chief resident, and all-around funny guy. Here, he shares what he misses most about UMMC and what he’s up to now.
Read some of the 2024 resolutions by members of the Department of Medicine!
Congratulations to the thirteen Department of Medicine faculty that were inducted into UMMC’s Academy for Excellence in Education this month.
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.
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