Congratulations to the thirteen Department of Medicine faculty that were inducted into UMMC’s Academy for Excellence in Education this month.
Category: General Internal Medicine
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.
The Southern Regional Meeting (SRM) took place in New Orleans, Louisiana earlier this month. Congratulations to all faculty and trainees for their achievements!
Michael Watson, an employee in the Division of General Medicine, celebrates 25 years of service to UMMC! Watson, a die-hard 49ers fan and father of five, first came to work at UMMC in 1997.
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.
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