The Department of Medicine considers teaching excellence an important mission. Congratulations to our many faculty and residents who have recently been selected for various teaching awards throughout the campus. Read more for full listing, including Trailblazer Awards, Nelson C. Order of Teaching Excellence, AOA awards, and Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Awards.
Dr. Kumari Gutti has joined us from Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood, Mississippi where she practiced for 11 years as a hospitalist. She has experience
Dr. Venkataraman (Raman) Palabindala has been named Medical Director of Utilization Management and Physician Advisor Services for the UMMC Adult Hospital. He will also serve
Maria E. Fermin, MD Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela Residency: Steward Carney Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts Division: Hospital Medicine Tell us about yourself. I am from Caracas,
Le’ts welcome these new faculty to the Department of Medicine! Manuel O. Bello, MD Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami
Several new faculty have joined the department this month. A few are highlighted here. Welcome Drs. Fryoux, Majors, and McManus! Dr. Jordan Fryoux Hometown: Gonzales,
Dr. Raman Palabindala was awarded the Faculty Education Award by the Associated Student Body. This award recognizes those UMMC faculty members who demonstrate a talent
Congratulations to all those who received promotion or tenure for the 2019-2020 academic year. These achievements reflect continued excellence and professional competence. This exciting milestone
Dr. Hamid Ullah has joined the Hospitalist Division from Salem Health in Oregon. He completed his medical school in Pakistan and residency in Internal Medicine
Dr. Bhagyashri “Bhagy” Navalkele, Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, recently presented “Impact of a Multidisciplinary Team on Reducing Hospital-acquired Clostridiodes difficile Infections (CDI) at
Dr. Richard M. Wardrop III, MD, PhD, FAAP, FACP has joined the Department of Medicine as the Vice Chair of Education and Faculty Development. Dr.
Save the Date: Internal Medicine Board Review Course July 10-13, 2019 in the UMMC Student Union. This course will provide fast-paced, high yield medical knowledge
