Jennifer Chappell was awarded the Program Administrator Service Award by the national Med-Peds Program Directors Association. Congratulations Jennifer!
Category: Faculty and Staff
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.
Congratulations to Dr. Carolyn Bigelow on celebrating 35 years at UMMC!
This month, the Division of Clinical Immunology was created with Dr. Gailen Marshall serving as the inaugural Division Chair. The Division has two Sections – Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology.
Dr. Yousaf Zafar is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine. Here, he shares a bit about what he does, his path to UMMC, and what he does to de-stress outside of the hospital.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Bhagyashri Navalkele
As Hospital Epidemiologist, Dr. Bhagyashri “Bhagy” Navalkele leads the charge in preventing and fighting infections at UMMC. Here, she shares her background, path to UMMC, and some wise advice for those pursuing medicine today.
Behind the Scenes With Christy Taylor
Let’s go behind the scenes with one of the many who work to make it all happen – Christy Taylor. Christy shares about her role at UMMC. Thank you Christy for all you do!
Welcome new faculty to the Department of Medicine this month!
Sandhya Bogi, MD (Hospital Medicine)
Ashish Gummadi, MD (Hospital Medicine)
Congratulations to Dr. Katharine “Kathy” Gregg on celebrating 25 years at UMMC!
The Dialysis Center at Jackson Medical Mall underwent an unannounced successful state survey in July with no deficiencies found! Congratulations to the staff and providers at this location!
Welcome new faculty to the Department of Medicine!
Hanan Ibrahim, MD (Rheumatology)
Rose Tiangco, MD (Hospital Medicine)
