Drs. Kimberly and John Bridges, both alumni of UMMC School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine, share their favorite memories of training and what they are up to now.
Category: Education
Congratulations to all who matched into the department’s fellowship programs last month! New fellows will begin in July 2023.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Elizabeth Picciola
Meet Elizabeth “Liz” Picciola, Louisiana native, PGY-2 internal medicine resident, twin, and reality TV devotee.
2022 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament
The annual Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament, honoring two of our late outstanding pulmonologists, James Griffith (“Grif”) and William “Chappie” Pinkston, took place on Friday, November 11th at Lake Caroline Golf Course.
Recap: ACP Abstract Day
The Department of Medicine and American College of Physicians hosted 2022 ACP Abstract Day on October 27th. The day included 111 posters and 6 oral presentations delivered by students, residents, and fellows from UMMC and statewide.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Ritesh Patel
Get to know Dr. Ritesh Patel, PGY-3 in internal medicine, Michigan football fan, and travel aficionado.
Each year students graduating from allopathic medical schools in the United States are asked to complete a Graduation Questionnaire by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The results include a rating by each student of the quality of the educational experience in each clinical clerkship…
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Sam Thomas
Get to know Dr. Sam Thomas, categorical PGY-2 resident, husband, hunter, and dog lover.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Nathan Usry
Get to know Dr. Nathan Usry, second year internal medicine resident, soon-to-be new dad, and avid fantasy football fan.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kellen Jex
Dr. Kellen Jex, a native Mississippian, shares about his time at UMMC, memorable moments from training, and what he’s up to now.
The induction ceremony for the inaugural Academy for Excellence in Education was held August 23, 2022. Nine faculty from the Department of Medicine were inducted into the inaugural class.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Brianna Arrington
Meet Dr. Brianna Arrington, Meharry graduate and current PGY-3 in medicine-pediatrics. Here, Dr. Arrington shares about her path to UMMC, her love of TV shows, and some advice for the new interns.
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