Welcome new faculty to the Department of Medicine!
Hanan Ibrahim, MD (Rheumatology)
Rose Tiangco, MD (Hospital Medicine)
Category: Faculty and Staff
Department Awards
Dr. Hall presented the 2023 Department Awards at the annual State of the Department Grand Rounds. Congratulations to all the winners!
Dr. Marion Wofford Retires after 30 years at UMMC
Dr. Marion Wofford, a beloved primary care physician, teacher, and colleague, retired from UMMC this month as Professor Emeritus. Here, Dr. Wofford shares some memories and lessons learned at UMMC.
Longtime leader and physician Dr. John Spurzem retires
Dr. John Spurzem retired this month as Professor Emeritus after 18 years at UMMC. A native of California, Dr. Spurzem shares his plans to return “home” after his exemplary career.
Welcome New Faculty this month to UMMC!
Dr. Kimberly Dobbs,
Dr. Yang Guo
Dr. Laura Fincher
Dr. Meagan Robbins
Dr. Carrie Wynn
Dr. Katrina Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine. Here, she shares a bit about her path to medicine and what she does at UMMC.
Twelve members of the Department began the academic year with a promotion in rank. Congratulations to all!
Dr. Yoshitsugu Obi is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Nephrology. Here, he shares his path to medicine and what he does at UMMC.
University Heart has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award.
Dr. Brett Jeter, Associate Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine, was inducted into the prestigious Nelson Order last month, a top honor of student education on campus.
Dr. Licy L. Yanes Cardozo has been elected as Chair of the Endocrine and Metabolism Section of the American Physiological Society (APS).
Dr. Joe Files was chosen as the 2023 Department of Medicine Alumnus of the Year. Congratulations Dr. Files!
Progress Notes 