Several of the Department of Medicine specialties are moving to Colony Park South in early 2025.
Category: Infectious Diseases
MSMA Women in Medicine Awards
The Mississippi State Medical Association held its Women in Medicine Awards on August 8, 2024. Congratulations to Dr. Helen Turner and Dr. Melanie Baker on their awards!
Dr. Risa Webb celebrates 20 years of service at UMMC this month!
Dr. Hall presented the 2024 Department Awards at the annual State of the Department Grand Rounds. Congratulations to all the winners!
Nine members of the Department began the academic year with a promotion in rank. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to Holly Walker on celebrating 20 years at UMMC! Holly is a nurse practitioner in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Congratulations Holly – we are lucky to have you!
Dr. Prakhar Vijayvargiya is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Co-Director of the Transplant ID Program, and Program Director for the Infectious Diseases Fellowship. Here, he shares a bit about his background, what brought him to UMMC, and what has kept him here.
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!
Department Awards
Dr. Hall presented the 2023 Department Awards at the annual State of the Department Grand Rounds. Congratulations to all the winners!
Twelve members of the Department began the academic year with a promotion in rank. Congratulations to all!
Dr. Ricardo Trigueros has joined the Department this month in the Division of Infectious Diseases.
Progress Notes 