Get to know Dr. Savannah Duckworth, Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine. Here, she shares a little bit about how she came to UMMC and what has kept her here.
Category: General Internal Medicine
The Southern Regional Meeting (SRM) took place in New Orleans, Louisiana last month. Congratulations to all faculty and trainees for their achievements!
Dr. Jarrett Morgan receives STEM Distinction Award from Belhaven University
Dr. Jarrett Morgan, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at UMMC, is the recipient of the STEM Distinction Award from Belhaven University.
Congratulations to the thirteen Department of Medicine faculty that were inducted into UMMC’s Academy for Excellence in Education this month.
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.
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.
Welcome New Faculty this month to UMMC!
Dr. Kimberly Dobbs,
Dr. Yang Guo
Dr. Laura Fincher
Dr. Meagan Robbins
Dr. Carrie Wynn
Twelve members of the Department began the academic year with a promotion in rank. Congratulations to all!
Dr. M. Iftekhar Ullah is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Medicine who practices inpatient, outpatient, and sleep medicine. Here, Dr. Ullah shares his path to UMMC and what has kept him here for 15 years.
The Carl G. Evers Awards are voted on by the medical school classes and are awarded annually. Congratulations to all who were awarded this year!
The Trailblazer Teaching Awards recognize educators who have demonstrated a record of innovating, engaging, and inspiring others through their service to students in the School of Medicine. Dr. John Caleb Grenn and Dr. Jarrett Morgan are recipients of this important award this year for the Department of Medicine.
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